Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual page 65

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) 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.
Important safety notes
G
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. Adjust the rear seat
backrests so that they are in an upright posi-
tion.
Make sure that the backrest in the rear com-
partment engages fully. To do so, pull firmly on
the seat backrest.
Top Tether anchorages
Children in the vehicle
The Top Tether anchorages for the second row
of seats are located on the rear of the seat
backrests. For the third row of seats, use the
cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compartment
floor.
Move head restraint = upwards
X
( page 100).
Y
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 B under head restraint
X
= between the two head restraint bars.
Guide Top Tether belt B down between cargo
X
compartment cover : and seat backrest ;.
Hook Top Tether hook A of Top Tether belt
X
B into Top Tether anchorage ?.
Make sure that:
Top Tether hook A is hooked into Top
R
Tether anchorage ? as shown.
Top Tether belt B is not twisted.
R
Top Tether belt B is routed between seat
R
backrest ; and cargo compartment
cover : if cargo compartment cover : is
installed.
Top Tether belt B is routed between seat
R
backrest ; and the cargo net if the cargo
net is installed.
Tension Top Tether belt B. Always comply
X
with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
Move head restraint = back down again
X
slightly if necessary (
that you do not interfere with the correct rout-
ing of Top Tether belt B.
page 100). Make sure
Y
Z
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