Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 71

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For safety, make sure the hook has at-
tached to the ring beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated.
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH-
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
type anchors (at each of the outer rear
seats) for the installation of a LATCH-type
child seat with the matching mounting
fittings.
If a child seat is not installed, the
LATCH-type anchors can be folded back
between the seat cushion and the
backrest.
1 Anchors
2 Button
Grip inner side of anchors 1 and fold
forward until they audibly lock in place.
Install child seat according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Safety and Security
Occupant safety
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The child seat must be firmly attached
in the right and left side anchors 1.
With a child seat installed in the left
rear seat, the seat belt for the center
seat occupied by a passenger must op-
erate freely. Guide seat belt between
its seat cushion mount and backrest
mount along outside of right side child
seat anchor.
To fold anchors back
Press down button 2 on each anchor
and return anchor 1 to its catch.
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Non-LATCH-type child seats may also
be used and can be installed using the
vehicle's seat belt system. Install child
seat according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
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