Top Tether - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Children in the vehicle
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seat according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

Top Tether

Top Tether provides an additional connection
between a child restraint system, secured
with a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat mount,
and the rear seat. This helps reduce the risk
of injury even further. If the child restraint
system is equipped with a Top Tether belt,
this should always be used.
G WARNING
If the rear seat backrests are not locked, they
could fold forwards in the event of an
accident, heavy braking or sudden changes of
direction. As a result, child restraint systems
cannot perform their intended protective
function. Rear seat backrests that are not
locked can also cause additional injuries, e.g.
in the event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always lock rear seat backrests after
installing a Top Tether belt. Observe the lock
verification indicator. Adjust the rear seat
backrests so that they are positioned
vertically.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunction
display in the instrument cluster. A warning
tone also sounds.
G
WARNING
Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear
bench seats:
If you adjust the seat after installing a child
restraint system:
the seat belt could slacken or become too
R
tight
the child restraint system could become
R
loose, incorrectly positioned or damaged
As a result, the child restraint system may not
be able to provide the intended level of
protection. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Never adjust the seat after installing the child
restraint system.
Top Tether anchorage points : are installed
in the rear compartment behind the head
restraints on the parcel shelf.
Move head restraint upwards
X
( page 113).
Y
Fold up cover : of Top Tether anchorage.
X
Route Top Tether belt ? under the head
X
restraint between the two head restraint
bars.
Hook Top Tether hook = into Top Tether
X
anchorage ;.
Make sure that Top Tether belt ? is not
X
twisted.
Fold down cover : of Top Tether
X
anchorage.
Move head restraint back down again
X
slightly if necessary ( page 123).
Y