Top Tether - Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual

Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may also
be used and can be installed using the vehicle's
seat belt system. Install the child seat according
to the manufacturer's instructions.

Top Tether

Introduction
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured with
a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) system and the vehicle.
This helps reduce the risk of injury even further.
If the child restraint system is equipped with a
Top Tether belt, this should always be used.
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If the rear seat backrests are not locked, they
could fold forwards in the event of an acci-
dent, heavy braking or sudden changes of
direction. As a result, child restraint systems
cannot perform their intended protective
function. Rear seat backrests that are not
locked can also cause additional injuries, e.g.
in the event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always lock rear seat backrests after instal-
ling a Top Tether belt. Observe the lock veri-
fication indicator. Adjust the rear seat backr-
ests so that they are in an upright position.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunction
display in the instrument cluster. A warning tone
also sounds.
Children in the vehicle
Top Tether anchorages
Top Tether anchorage points = are installed in
the rear compartment behind the outer head
restraints.
Move head restraint : upwards.
X
Fold up cover ; of Top Tether anchorage =.
X
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
X
system with Top Tether. Always comply with
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions when doing so.
Route Top Tether belt A under head
X
restraint : between the two head restraint
bars.
Hook Top Tether hook ? into Top Tether
X
anchorage =.
Make sure that Top Tether belt A is not twis-
X
ted.
Tension Top Tether belt A. Always comply
X
with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
Fold down cover ; of Top Tether anchorage
X
=.
Move head restraint : back down again
X
slightly if necessary (
Make sure that you do not interfere with the
correct routing of Top Tether belt A.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
page 96).
Y
Z
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