Top Tether - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
:
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
X
system on both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing
rings :.
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.

Top Tether

Introduction
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured with
a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat mount 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.
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If the rear seats or the rear seat backrests are
not locked, they could fold forwards in the
event of an accident, heavy braking or sudden
changes of direction. As a result, child
restraint systems cannot perform their inten-
ded protective function. Rear seats and rear
seat backrests that are not locked can also
cause additional injuries, e.g. in the event of
Children in the vehicle
an accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always lock the rear seats and rear seat
backrests after installing a Top Tether belt.
Observe the lock verification indicator. Adjust
the rear seat backrests so that they are in an
upright position.
Top Tether anchorages
Top Tether anchorages ; are on the cargo
compartment floor.
Remove cargo compartment cover
X
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Y
Move the head restraint upwards.
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 = under the head
X
restraint between the two head restraint bars.
Hook Top Tether hook : of Top Tether belt
X
= into Top Tether anchorage ;.
Make sure that Top Tether belt B is not twis-
ted.
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