Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 Owner's Manual page 62

Top Tether
Introduction
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured with
ISOFIX or i-Size and the vehicle. It helps reduce
the risk of injury even further. If the child
restraint system is fitted 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 fitting a
Top Tether belt. Observe the lock verification
indicator. Adjust the rear seat backrests so
that they are in an upright position.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, the red lock verification indicator will be
visible ( page 292).
Y
Top Tether anchorages
Children in the vehicle
The Top Tether anchorage points are located on
the rear side of the backrests on both outer rear
seats.
Vehicles with adjustable head restraints:
Move head restraint : upwards.
X
Route Top Tether belt ? under head
X
restraint : between the two head restraint
bars.
Vehicles without adjustable head restraints:
Top Tether belt with one belt strap: route
X
Top Tether belt ? centrally over head
restraint :.
or
Top Tether belt with two belt straps: route
X
one Top Tether belt ? to the left and one to
the right past the side of head restraint :.
All vehicles:
Fit the ISOFIX or i-size child restraint system
X
with Top Tether. Always comply with the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so.
Hook Top Tether hook = of Top Tether
X
belt ? into Top Tether anchorage ;.
Ensure that:
Top Tether hook = is hooked into Top
R
Tether anchorage ; as shown
Top Tether belt ? is not twisted
R
Top Tether belt ? is routed between the
R
rear seat backrest and the luggage com-
partment cover if the luggage compart-
ment cover is fitted
Tension Top Tether belt ?. Always comply
X
with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
Vehicles with adjustable head restraints:
If necessary, move the head restraint : back
X
down again slightly ( page 109). Make sure
Y
Z
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