Mercedes-Benz GLS 2020 Operator's Manual page 61

If necessary, slide head restraint
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( page 99).
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Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
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system with Top Tether. Comply with the
child restraint system manufacturer's instal‐
lation instructions when doing so.
Guide Top Tether belt 5 under head
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restraint 1 between the two head restraint
bars.
Guide Top Tether belt 5 downwards
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between cargo compartment cover
seat backrest 2.
Hook Top Tether hook 6 of Top Tether belt
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5 into Top Tether anchorage 4
twisting.
Tension Top Tether belt 5. Comply with the
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child restraint system manufacturer's instal‐
lation instructions when doing so.
If necessary, slide head restraint
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wards ( page 99). Make sure that you do
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not interfere with the correct routing of Top
Tether belt 5.
1 upwards Securing the child restraint system with the
seat belt
Securing the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the rear seat
& WARNING Risk of injury if the rear
bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for‐
3 and
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
If this is the case, the vehicle occupant
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without
would be forced into the seat belt by the
rear bench seat/rear seat or by the seat
backrest. The seat belt cannot protect as
intended and could result in additional
injury.
Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo com‐
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1 down‐
partment cannot be restrained by the
seat backrest.
Occupant safety
Make sure that the seat backrest and
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the rear bench seat/rear seat are
engaged before every trip.
If the left and right seat backrests are not
engaged and locked in place, this will be shown
on the multifunction display on the instrument
cluster.
If the center seat backrest is not engaged and
locked in place, the red lock verification indica‐
tor will be visible.
When installing a belt-secured child restraint
system, observe the following:
O Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation and operating instructions for
the child restraint system used.
O When using a category 0/0+ baby car
seat and a category I rearward-facing
child restraint system on a rear seat:
adjust the front seat so that the seat does
not touch the child restraint system.
O The backrest of the forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possible, be
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