Mercedes-Benz 2011 R-Class Operator's Manual page 67

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Pull release loop : in the direction of the
arrow.
X
Fold seat backrest ; forward in the
direction of seat cushion = until TopTether
anchorage ? is accessible.
X
Route Top Tether belt B under the head
restraint between both head restraint bars.
X
Engage TopTether hook A of TopTether
belt B, into TopTether anchorage ?.
Children in the vehicle
Make sure
TopTether hook A, as illustrated, is
R
engaged in TopTether anchorage ?
TopTether belt B is not twisted
R
TopTether belt B is routed between the
R
seat backrest and the cargo
compartment cover if the cargo
compartment cover is installed
TopTether belt B is routed between the
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rear seat backrest and the safety net, if
the safety net is installed.
X
Swing back the rear seat backrest until it
engages audibly ( Y
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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 after
installing the TopTether straps or when the
extended 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.
The child restraint system is no longer
supported properly or held in position and can
no longer fulfill its function. That could cause
serious or even fatal injuries.
X
If necessary, push the head restraint back
down slightly ( Y page 102). Make sure that
the routing of TopTether belt B is not
impaired.
X
Install the "LATCH" child seat mount with
TopTether. Always comply with the
manufacturer's installation instructions.
Make sure that TopTether belt B sits taut.
page 250).
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