Mercedes-Benz GLA Series Operator's Manual page 55

cushion and/or be installed facing the
wrong direction. Where possible, adjust the
seat cushion inclination accordingly.
O The child restraint system must not be put
under strain by the head restraint. Adjust
the head restraints accordingly.
1 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) mounting bracket
Before every journey, make sure that the LATCH-
type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged
correctly in both mounting brackets in the vehi‐
cle.
* NOTE Damage to the seat belt for the
center seat during installation of the
child restraint system
Make sure that the seat belt is not trap‐
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ped.
Attach the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
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restraint system to both mounting brackets
in the vehicle.
Securing a Top Tether
& WARNING Risk of injury or death if the
rear seat backrests are not locked after
installing Top Tether belts
The rear seat backrests may fold forwards
when driving.
Occupant safety
In this case, child restraint systems may no
longer perform their intended protective
function. Additional injuries may also be
caused.
Always lock rear seat backrests after
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installing Top Tether belts.
Pay attention to the lock verification
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indicator.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked in place, the red lock verification indica‐
tor will be visible.
¯ If the child restraint system is equipped
with a Top Tether belt:
The risk of injury can be reduced by a Top
Tether. The Top Tether belt enables an
additional connection between the child
restraint system attached with LATCH-
type (ISOFIX) and the vehicle.
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