Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 70

Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Installation of infant and child restraint
systems
Anchorage rings 1 are located on the
back side of the outer rear backrests and
on the floor behind the rear center seat.
1 Anchorage ring
2 Hook
Prior to installing a tether strap, note the
following steps:
Roll up retractable luggage cover and
partition net.
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If the top tether strap is to be installed
on the left back side of the rear back-
rest, you must first remove the
twin-reel roller blind ( page 210).
The tether strap has to run through the
locking mechanism of the twin-reel
roller blind.
Fold the rear backrest forward
( page 211).
Guide top tether strap between head
restraint and top of seat back.
Head restraints must be installed (if re-
movable) and positioned such that the
top tether strap can pass freely
between the head restraint and top of
the seat back.
Make sure the tether strap is not twist-
ed.
Fold the rear backrest back until it
locks in place ( page 212).
Warning!
Always lock backrest in its upright position
when rear seat bench is occupied by pas-
sengers, or the extended cargo area is not in
use. Check for secure locking by pushing
and pulling on the backrest.
1 Anchorage ring
2 Hook
Fold up anchorage ring 1.
Securely fasten hook 2, which is part
of the tether strap, to anchorage
ring 1.
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