Operation Manual

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Warning!
After installing top tether straps, make sure
the seats are locked properly, the seat
backrests are in an upright position and they
are locked properly.
An outboard second-row seat is locked
properly only when the lock status indicator
is in hinged position and the red marking is
barely visible.
If a seat and seat backrest are not locked
properly, the seat could move forward and the
seat backrest could fold. The child seat would
no longer be supported properly or positioned
to provide its intended benefit. That could
cause serious or even fatal injuries.
X
Lower the head restraint if necessary
(Y page 88).
Make sure top tether strap ? can pass
freely between the head restraint and top
of the seat backrest.
X
Install the child restraint system and
tighten top tether strap ? according to the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
After removing the child restraint system and
top tether strap ?:
X
Reinstall anchorage ring cover :.
Second-row middle seat
G
Warning!
Only install a child seat in the second-row
middle seat position if the outboard seat belt
buckle is not obstructed or overlapped by the
child seat. Not all child seats, including some
Mercedes-Benz approved child seats, can be
used in this seating position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for more
information.
Do not use the LATCH anchors or seat belt
buckle for the outboard seats in conjunction
with a child seat in the second-row middle
seat position. Child seats in the middle
seating position must only be secured by the
middle seat position seat belt inserted into
the seat belt buckle for the second-row
middle seat.
G
Warning!
Please be aware that installation of a child
seat in the second-row middle seat position
can prevent the folding forward of the
outboard second-row seats which can
obstruct access to and exit from the third-row
seats. In case of an accident it will be difficult
for occupants of the third-row seats to leave
the vehicle. Serious injuries could result.
Install a child seat in one of the outboard
seating positions according to the installation
instructions if access to the third-row seats is
required.
X
Move the head restraint to its uppermost
position (Y page 88).
X
Pull seat backrest release strap : in the
direction of arrow.
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Safety and security
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