Top Tether - Mercedes-Benz CLS 2015 Operator's Manual

restraint systems are installed on the left and
right rear seats.
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.

Top Tether

Introduction
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured
with a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat mount
and the vehicle. This helps reduce the risk of
injury even further. If the child restraint sys-
tem is equipped with a Top Tether belt, this
should always be used.
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If the rear seat backrests are not locked, they
could fold forwards in the event of an acci-
dent, 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 instal-
ling a Top Tether belt. Observe the lock veri-
fication indicator. Adjust the rear seat backr-
ests so that they are in an upright position.
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.
Top Tether anchorages
The Top Tether anchorage points are located
in the rear compartment behind the head
restraints.
Children in the vehicle
Move head restraint : upwards.
X
Fold up cover ; of Top Tether anchorage
X
=.
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
X
restraint system with Top Tether. Always
comply with the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation instructions
when doing so.
Route Top Tether belt A under head
X
restraint : between the two head restraint
bars.
Hook Top Tether hook ? into Top Tether
X
anchorage =.
Make sure that Top Tether belt A is not
X
twisted.
Tension Top Tether belt A. Always comply
X
with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
Fold down cover ; of Top Tether anchor-
X
age =.
Move head restraint : back down again
X
slightly if necessary (
Make sure that you do not interfere with the
correct routing of Top Tether belt A.
page 109).
Y
Z
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