Top Tether - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Occupant safety
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Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may
also be used and can be installed using the
vehicle's seat belt system. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for installation of
child restraint systems.
! When installing the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the middle
seat does not get trapped. The seat belt
could otherwise be damaged.
Securing rings
:
X
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system. Comply with the
manufacturer's instructions when
installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system.

Top Tether

G
WARNING
Observe "Important safety notes"
Y
( page 43).
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between a child restraint system, secured
with a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat mount,
and the rear seat. This helps reduce the risk
of injury even further.
The Top Tether anchorages are located on the
feet at the rear of the rear bench seats.
X
Slide head restraint : upwards.
X
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system with Top Tether. Comply
with the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so.
X
Route Top Tether belt ? under head
restraint : between both head restraint
bars.
X
Hook Top Tether hook = into Top Tether
anchorage ;.
Make sure that:
Top Tether hook = is hooked into Top
R
Tether anchorage ;, as shown.
Top Tether belt ? is not twisted.
R
X
Tension Top Tether belt ?. Comply with
the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so.
X
If necessary, push the head restraint back
down slightly. Make sure that the routing of
Top Tether belt ? is not interfered with.