Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2021 Operator's Manual page 61

Guide Top Tether belt 4 under head
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restraint 1 between the two head restraint
bars.
Hook Top Tether hook 5 of Top Tether belt
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4 into Top Tether anchorage 3
twisting.
Tension Top Tether belt 4. In doing so, com‐
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ply with the child restraint system manufac‐
turer's installation instructions.
Fold down cover 2 of Top Tether anchorage
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3.
If necessary, slide head restraint
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wards ( page 95). Make sure that you do
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not interfere with the correct routing of Top
Tether belt 4.
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.
without
As a result, the vehicle occupant will be
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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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compartment will not be restrained by
1 down‐
the seat backrest.
Occupant safety
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 left and right seat backrests are not
engaged and locked in place, this will be shown
on the multifunction display on the instrument
cluster.
If the center seat backrest is not engaged and
locked in place, the red lock verification indica‐
tor will be visible.
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 weight category 0/0+
baby car seat and a weight 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 You can have the head restraints of the rear
seats removed and installed by a qualified
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