Mercedes-Benz 2009 M-Class Operator's Manual page 74

Safety and security
Occupant safety
Anchorage rings
2
Hook
3
X
Move the respective head restraint to its
Y
uppermost position ( page 100).
Anchorage ring
2
Hook
3
72
Top tether strap
4
X
Guide top tether strap between head
4
restraint and top of the seat backrest.
X
Securely fasten hook 3, which is part of
top tether strap 4, to anchorage ring 2.
Make sure
top tether strap is not twisted
4
R
the head restraint is installed and
R
positioned such that the top tether strap
can pass freely between the head restraint
and top of the seat backrest
the top tether strap is positioned between
R
the seat backrest and the cargo
compartment cover blind (if installed)
the top tether strap is positioned between
R
the seat backrest and the cargo net (if
installed)
i
For safety, make sure hook
to anchorage ring beyond the safety
2
catch, as illustrated.
X
Lower the head restraint if necessary
( Y page 100).
Make sure the top tether strap can pass
freely between the head restraint and top
of the seat backrest.
X
Install the child restraint system and
tighten the top tether strap according to
the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions.
After removing the child restraint system and
the top tether strap 4.
X
Reinstall the anchorage ring cover 1.
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH-type
anchors (at each of the rear outer seats) for
the installation of a LATCH-type child seat
with matching mounting fittings.
G Observe Safety notes, see
is attached
3
page 68.
G Warning!
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts.
Position shoulder belt across chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.