Top Tether - Mercedes-Benz 2012 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

Children in the vehicle
60
When installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system, fold protective caps 2 of
securing rings 1 inwards.
X
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system. Comply with the
manufacturer's instructions when doing
so.

Top Tether

Important safety information
G
WARNING
Observe "Important safety notes"
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( page 56).
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WARNING
Always lock the rear seat backrests in their
upright position when the rear seats are
occupied by passengers. Lock the rear seat
backrests in their upright position before
installing the Top Tether straps or when the
cargo compartment is not in use. Make sure
that rear seat backrests are secured properly
by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests.
If the seat backrest is not locked properly, the
seat backrest could fold forward. The child
restraint system is no longer supported
properly or held in position and can no longer
fulfill its function. This could cause serious or
even fatal injuries.
Top Tether facilitates an additional
attachment point between the LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) child seat mount child restraint
system and the rear bench seat. This can
further reduce the risk of injury.
Sedan
The Top Tether anchorages are located in the
rear compartment behind the head restraints.
X
Move head restraint : upwards.
X
Fold up cover ; of Top Tether anchorage
A.
X
Route Top Tether belt = under head
restraint : between both head restraint
bars.
X
Hook Top Tether hook ? into Top Tether
anchorage A.
X
Make sure that Top Tether belt = is not
twisted.
X
Fold down cover ; of Top Tether
anchorage A.
X
Move head restraint : back down again
slightly if necessary (
sure that the routing of Top Tether belt =
is not impaired.
X
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system with Top Tether. Comply
with the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so. Make sure that
Top Tether belt = sits taut.
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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