Mercedes-Benz Metris Operator's Manual page 40

Occupant safety
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When you install a child restraint system, observe
the following:
O Always observe the correct use and suitability
of the seats for attaching a child restraint sys-
tem.
O Always observe the manufacturer's installa-
tion and operating instructions for the child
restraint system used.
O Make sure that the child's feet do not touch
the front seat. If necessary, move the front
seat slightly forwards.
®When installing an ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tem, also observe the following:
O When using a Gr When using a Group 0/0+ bab oup 0/0+ baby car seat and
a Group 1 r a Gr oup 1 rearw earwar ard-f d-facing c acing child r
t t em on a r em on a rear passeng ear passenger com er compar
adjust the front seat so that the seat does not
touch the child restraint system.
O Move the rear passenger compartment seat
backrest to an upright position before you
install the child seat. Do not adjust the seat
backrest when an ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tem is installed.
O For certain child restraint systems in weight
category 2 or 3, there may be restrictions on
the maximum size setting, e.g. due to possible
contact with the roof.
O Do not put the child restraint system under
strain between the roof and the sitting surface
and/or install it facing the wrong direction.
O Do not put the child restraint system under
strain by the head restraint. Adjust the head
restraints as appropriate.
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ISOFIX mounting brackets
Before every journey, make sure that the ISOFIX
child restraint system is engaged correctly in both
mounting brackets in the vehicle.
* N N O O TE TE Damage to the seat belt for the cen-
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Attach the ISOFIX child restraint system to
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both mounting brackets
Securing T Secur
y car seat and
¯ If the child restraint system is equipped
hild res estr traint sy aint sys- s-
partment seat tment seat: :
Example
Top Tether anchorage
the rear seat on the cross strut between the seats
or bench seat legs.
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
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system with Top Tether. Comply with the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
ter seat during installation of the child
restraint system
Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-
ped.
1 in the vehicle.
ing Top Tet op Tether her
with a Top Tether belt:
The risk of injury can be reduced by Top
Tether. The Top Tether belt enables an addi-
tional connection between the child
restraint system attached with LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) and the vehicle.
2 is on the lower part of