Mercedes-Benz R-Class Owner's Manual page 60

Fold the backrests back until they engage
X
( page 190).
Y
The outer seats in the 2nd row are only
locked if the lock verification indicator is
folded in and the indicator area is barely
visible ( page 194).
Y
G Risk of injury
Make sure that the seats are locked and the
backrests are locked in a vertical position
after fitting the TopTether belt*.
The outer seats in the 2nd row are only
locked if the lock verification indicator is
folded in and the indicator area is barely
visible.
If the backrests are not locked, they could
fold forwards in the event of an accident,
sudden braking or a sudden change of
direction. Instead of restraining an occu-
pant, they could cause additional serious or
even fatal injury.
Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with
X
TopTether. Comply with the manufactur-
er's installation instructions.
Move the head restraint back down again
X
slightly if necessary ( page 83). Make
Y
sure that you do not interfere with the cor-
rect routing of TopTether belt* 4.
* optional
Child-proof locks
If children are travelling in the vehicle, you can
activate the child-proof locks for the rear
doors.
Child-proof locks for the rear doors
The child-proof locks on the rear doors enable
you to secure each door individually. A locked
door cannot be opened from the inside. The
door can be opened from the outside if the
vehicle is unlocked.
G Risk of accident and injury
If children are travelling in the vehicle, acti-
vate the child-proof locks for the rear doors
and the override feature for the rear win-
dows. The children could otherwise open
doors or windows while the vehicle is in
motion and injure themselves or others.
Occupant safety
To deactivate
1
2 To activate
To activate: press latch 2
X
Make sure that the child-proof locks are
X
working properly.
To deactivate: press latch 1
X
Override feature for the rear windows
G Risk of accident and injury
If children are travelling in the vehicle, acti-
vate the child-proof locks for the rear doors
and the override feature for the rear win-
dows. The children could otherwise open
doors or windows while the vehicle is in
motion and injure themselves or others.
Safety
downwards.
upwards.
Z
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