Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
2 Anchorage ring
3 Hook
4 Top tether strap
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Guide top tether strap
4 between
head restraint and top of seat backrest.
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Securely fasten hook
3, which is part
of top tether strap
4, to anchorage
ring
2.
Make sure
ț
the top tether strap is not twisted
ț
the head restraint is installed and
positioned such that the top tether
strap* can pass freely between the
head restraint and top of seat back-
rest
ț
the top tether strap is positioned
between the seat backrest and the
cargo compartment cover blind
(if installed)
ț
the top tether strap is positioned
between the seat backrest and the
cargo net* (if installed)
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Fold seat backrest up and push back-
wards until it audibly engages.
An outboard second-row seat is prop-
erly locked only when lock status indi-
cator
1 is in hinged position and red
marking
2 is barely visible
i
For safety, make sure hook
3 has attached
to anchorage ring
2 beyond the safety catch, as
illustrated.
Warning!
G
When installing a child seat on a third-row
seat, do not fasten hook
3 to the strap
below anchorage ring
2. Otherwise, the
child seat will not be securely fastened.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child seat is not
properly secured in the vehicle.
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