Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
4 Anchorage ring
5 Hook
6 Top tether strap
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Guide top tether strap
6 between
head restraint and top of seat backrest.
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Securely fasten hook
5, which is part
of top tether strap
6, to anchorage
ring
4.
Make sure
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the top tether strap is not twisted
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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
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the top tether strap is positioned
between the seat backrest and the
cargo compartment cover blind
(if installed)
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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.
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Lower the head restraint if necessary
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Make sure the top tether strap can
pass freely between the head restraint
and top of seat backrest.
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Install the child restraint system and
tighten the top tether strap according
to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
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For safety, make sure hook
5 has attached
to anchorage ring
4 beyond the safety catch as
illustrated.
Warning!
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After installing top tether strap, make sure
the seat backrest is in an upright position
and is properly locked.
If the seat backrest is not properly locked,
the seat backrest could fold. The child seat
would no longer be properly supported or
positioned to provide its intended benefit.
That could cause serious or even fatal
injuries.
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