Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2019 Operator's Manual page 57

Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged cor‐
rectly in both mounting brackets in the vehicle.
* NOTE Be careful not to damage the seat
belt for the center seat when installing
the child restraint system
Make sure that the seat belt is not trap‐
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ped.
Vehicles with reclining rear seats: Move
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the reclining rear seat backrest down slightly
before the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system is installed.
Remove the upholstered lining 1.
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Vehicles without reclining rear seats: Fold
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upholstered lining 1 upwards.
Turn the support on the rear side of uphol‐
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stered lining 1 by 90°.
The upholstered lining 1 will remain folded
upwards.
Attach the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
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restraint system to both mounting brackets
2 in the vehicle.
Vehicles with reclining rear seats: Return
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the reclining rear seat backrest to an upright
position.
The reclining rear seat backrest must rest
against the child restraint system.
Occupant safety
Securing Top Tether
& WARNING Risk of injury or death when
adjusting the seat after installing a child
restraint system
Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear
seats:
If you adjust the seat after installing a child
restraint system, the following may occur:
the seat belt may either sit too loose or
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too tight
the child restraint system can become
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loose, incorrectly positioned or damaged
As a result, the child restraint system may
not be able to provide the intended level of
protection.
Never adjust the seat after installing
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the child restraint system.
If the child restraint system is equipped
with a Top Tether belt:
The risk of injury can be reduced by Top
Tether. The Top Tether belt facilitates an
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