Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class Operator's Manual page 71

are not properly secured in the vehicle
and/or the child is not properly secured in
the child restraint.
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. A booster seat
may be necessary to achieve proper seat
belt positioning for children over 41 lb
(18 kg) until they reach a height where a
lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a
booster.
When the child restraint is not in use,
remove it from the vehicle or secure it with
the seat belt to prevent the child restraint
from becoming a projectile in the event of
an accident.
Installation of infant and child restraint
systems
This vehicle is equipped with tether
anchorages for a top tether strap at each of
the rear seat backrests. The tether anchorage
ring of the second-row middle seat is located
on the rear of the seat base ( Y
G Observe Safety notes, see
page 66.
Outboard second-row and third-row seats
Anchorage ring covers
1
X
Press in lower part of anchorage ring
cover on the seat backrest on which a
1
child seat is to be installed.
X
Pull on upper part of anchorage ring
cover to remove cover.
1
X
Store anchorage ring cover
convenient place (e.g. glove box).
page 71).
Anchorage rings
2
Hook
3
X
Move the respective head restraint to its
uppermost position (
X
Release the respective seat backrest
( Y page 103).
The seat backrest folds down.
in a
1
Safety and security
Occupant safety
Y
page 105).
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