Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2023 Operator's Manual page 70

Safely transporting children in the vehicle
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If necessary, slide head restraint
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( page 101).
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Install the ISOFIX/LATCH or belt-secured child
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restraint system with Top Tether. In doing so,
comply with the child restraint system manu-
facturer's installation instructions.
Guide Top Tether belt
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1
between the two head restraint bars.
If cargo compartment cover
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guide Top Tether belt
cargo compartment cover
rest 2.
Hook Top Tether hook
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5
into Top Tether anchorage
twisting.
Tension Top Tether belt 5. In doing so, com-
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ply with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions.
If necessary, slide head restraint
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wards ( page 101). 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
5 under head restraint
& WARNING Risk of accident if the rear
bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest
3 is installed,
are not engaged
5 downwards between
The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back-
3 and seat back-
rest may fold forwards, even when you are
driving.
6 of Top Tether belt
As a result, the vehicle occupant will be
R
4
without
pushed into the seat belt with increased
force. The seat belt will not be able to pro-
tect as intended and could cause addi-
tional injury.
Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo
R
1 down-
compartment will not be restrained by the
seat backrest.
Make sure that the rear bench seat, the
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rear seat and the seat backrest are
engaged before every trip.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked in place, the red lock verification indicator
will be visible.