Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual page 74

Children in the vehicle
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Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation and operating instructions for the
child restraint system used.
Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH-
type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is
engaged correctly in both LATCH-type (ISO-
FIX) securing rings
! When installing the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the middle
seat does not get trapped. The seat belt
could otherwise be damaged.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings ; on the
rear seats are covered by a Velcro-fastened
upholstered lining :.
Vehicles with a rear reclining seat:
X
adjust the rear reclining seat backrest
down a little before installing the LATCH-
type (ISOFIX) child restraint system.
Vehicles without rear reclining seat:
X
fold upholstered lining : upwards.
Vehicles with a rear reclining seat:
X
remove upholstered lining :.
Vehicles without a rear reclining seat:
X
turn the support on the rear side of uphol-
stered lining : by 90°.
Upholstered lining : remains folded
upwards.
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
X
restraint system on both LATCH-type (ISO-
FIX) securing rings ;.
Vehicles with a rear reclining seat: move
X
the rear reclining seat backrest to an
upright position. The rear reclining seat
backrest must rest against the child
restraint system.
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 pro-
tection. This poses an increased risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
Never adjust the seat after installing the child
restraint system.
Vehicles without rear reclining seat: after
you have removed the LATCH-type (ISOFIX)
child restraint system, you must turn the sup-
port on the rear side of upholstered lining :
by 90° again. Then fold upholstery lining :
down.
ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing
rings ; for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint systems are installed on the left and
right rear seats.
Vehicles with rear seat armrest: adjust the
rear seat armrest so that LATCH-type (ISO-
FIX) securing rings ; for the LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) child restraint system are accessi-
ble.
Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may
also be used and can be installed using the
vehicle's seat belt system. Install the child
seat according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.