Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 62)

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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Installation of infant and child restraint
systems
This vehicle is equipped with tether an-
chorages for a top tether strap at each of
the rear seating positions.
1 Cover of top anchorage ring
̈ Remove cover 1 from anchorage ring.
̈ Store cover 1 in a convenient place
(e.g. glove box).
̈ Guide tether strap between head re-
straint and top of seat back.
Head restraints must be positioned such
that the top tether strap can pass freely
between the head restraint and top of seat
back.
̈ Make sure the tether strap is not
twisted.
2 Hook
3 Anchorage ring
̈ Securely fasten hook 2, which is part
of the tether strap, to anchorage
ring
3.
Once the top tether anchorage hook is at-
tached, the child restraint itself can be se-
cured. Tighten the top tether strap
according to the child restraint manufac-
turer’s instructions.
̈ Reinstall cover after removing the
tether strap.
Child seat anchors – LATCH type
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for
the installation of a LATCH child seat with
the matching anchor fittings.
i For safety reasons, make sure hook 2 has
attached to ring 3 beyond the safety catch, as
illustrated.
Warning!
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Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts. Posi-
tion. Position shoulder belt across chest and
shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat
may be necessary to achieve proper seat
belt positioning for children over 41 lbs until
they reach a height where a lap/shoulder
belt fits properly without a booster. ୴୴