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

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 sys-
tem 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. Observe the lock veri-
fication indicator. Adjust the rear seat backr-
ests so that they are in an upright position.
G WARNING
Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear
bench seats:
If you adjust the seat after installing a child
restraint system:
the seat belt could slacken or become too
R
tight
the child restraint system could become
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loose, incorrectly positioned or damaged
As a result, the child restraint system may not
be able to provide the intended level of pro-
tection. This poses an increased risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
Never adjust the seat after installing the child
restraint system.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunction
Children in the vehicle
display in the instrument cluster. A warning
tone also sounds.
Top Tether anchorages
The Top Tether anchorage points are installed
in the rear compartment behind the head
restraints on the parcel shelf.
Move the head restraint upwards.
X
Fold up cover : of the Top Tether anchor-
X
age.
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
X
restraint 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
X
belt ? into Top Tether anchorage ;.
Make sure that Top Tether belt ? is not
twisted.
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