Mercedes-Benz GLE Operator's Manual page 62

60 Occupant safety
Hook Top Tether hook 6 of Top Tether belt
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5 into Top Tether anchorage 4
twisting.
Tension Top Tether belt 5. Comply with the
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child restraint system manufacturer's instal‐
lation instructions.
If necessary, slide head restraint
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wards ( page 98). Make sure that you do
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not interfere with the correct routing of Top
Tether belt 5.
Securing the child restraint system with the
seat belt
Securing the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the rear seat
& WARNING Risk of accident if the rear
bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back‐
rest may fold forwards, even when you are
driving.
As a result, the vehicle occupant will be
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without
pushed into the seat belt with increased
force. The seat belt will not be able to
protect as intended and could cause
additional injury.
Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo
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1 down‐ compartment will not be restrained by
the seat backrest.
Make sure that the rear bench seat, the
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rear seat and the seat backrest are
engaged before every trip.
If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked in
place, this will be shown on the multifunction
display on the instrument cluster (fold rear seat
back electrically) or the red lock verification indi‐
cator will be visible (fold rear seat back mechani‐
cally).
When installing a belt-secured child
restraint system, observe the following:
O Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation and operating instructions for
the child restraint system used.
O When using a category 0/0+ baby car
seat and a category I rearward-facing
child restraint system on a rear seat:
adjust the front seat so that the seat does
not touch the child restraint system.
O When using a category I forward-facing
child restraint system: remove the head
restraint from the respective seat, if possi‐
ble.
After the child restraint system has been
removed, replace the head restraint immedi‐
ately and adjust all head restraints cor‐
rectly.
O The backrest of the forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possible, be
resting on the seat backrest of the rear
seat.
O For certain child restraint systems in weight
category II or III, there may be restrictions
on the maximum size setting, e.g. due to
possible contact with the roof.
O The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seat
cushion and/or be installed facing the