Top Tether - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

systems with which the child is also secured
with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the
child restraint system with the Top Tether
belt, if available.
Always comply with the manufacturer's instal-
lation and operating instructions for the child
restraint system used.
Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH-
type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged
correctly in both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing
rings
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings ; on the
rear seats are covered by folding upholstered
lining = with Velcro fastening.
Fold upholstered lining = upwards.
X
Turn support : by 90°.
X
Upholstered lining = remains folded
upwards.
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
X
system on both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing
rings ;.
After you have removed the LATCH-type (ISO-
FIX) child restraint system, you must turn sup-
port : on upholstered lining = by 90° again.
Then fold upholstery lining = down.
ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing
rings ; for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint systems are installed on the left and
right rear seats.
Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may also
be used and can be installed using the vehicle's
seat belt system. Install the child seat according
to the manufacturer's instructions.
Children in the vehicle
Top Tether (Coupe)
Introduction
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured with
a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) system and the vehicle.
This helps reduce the risk of injury even further.
If the child restraint system is equipped with a
Top Tether belt, this should always be used.
Top Tether anchorages
The Top Tether anchorage points are installed in
the rear compartment behind the head
restraints on the parcel shelf.
Move head restraint : upwards
X
( page 105).
Y
Fold up cover ; of Top Tether anchorage =.
X
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
X
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.
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