Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 72

Children in the vehicle
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Important safety notes
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WARNING
If the rear seat backrests are not locked, they
could fold forwards in the event of an acci-
dent, heavy braking or sudden changes of
direction. As a result, child restraint systems
cannot perform their intended protective
function. Rear seat backrests that are not
locked can also cause additional injuries, e.g.
in the event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always lock rear seat backrests after instal-
ling a Top Tether belt. Observe the lock veri-
fication indicator.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunction
display in the instrument cluster. A warning
tone also sounds.
Top Tether anchorages
Top Tether anchorage points = are installed
in the rear compartment behind the head
restraints on the parcel shelf.
Move head restraint : upwards.
X
Fold up cover ; of Top Tether anchorage
X
=.
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
X
restraint system with Top Tether. Always
comply with the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation instructions
when doing so.
Route Top Tether belt A under head
X
restraint : between the two head restraint
bars.
Hook Top Tether hook ? of Top Tether belt
X
A into Top Tether anchorage =.
Make sure that Top Tether belt A is not
twisted.
Tension Top Tether belt A. Always comply
X
with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
Fold down cover ; of Top Tether anchor-
X
age =.
If necessary, move head restraint : back
X
down again slightly . Make sure that you do
not interfere with the correct routing of Top
Tether belt A.
Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat
General notes
Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-
dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For
this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises
that you install the child restraint system on a
rear seat.
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
be sure to read and follow the instructions
and safety notes on the "Occupant Classifi-
cation System (OCS)" (
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page 57).