2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE child restraint

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MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE 2006 C209 Owners Manual 83 Safety and Security
Occupant safety

S w i n g r e a r s e a t b a c k r e s t t o t h e r e a r u n -
til it engages.

Check the rear seat backrest to be
locked in its upright position

83 Safety and Security
Occupant safety

S w i n g r e a r s e a t b a c k r e s t t o t h e r e a r u n -
til it engages.

Check the rear seat backrest to be
locked in its upright position
(page 267).
Once the top tether anchorage hook is
attached, the child restraint itself can be
secured. Secure the child restraint and
tighten the top tether strap according to
the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. Child seat anchors – LATCH type
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH
(L
ower A
nchors and T
ethers for CH
ildren)
type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for
the installation of a LATCH-type child seat
with matching mounting fittings.
Depending on vehicle production date,
your vehicle is equipped with either
LATCH-type design A or B.
iFor safety, make sure the hook2 has
attached to the anchorage ring1 be-
yond the safety catch, as illustrated.Warning!
G
Always lock backrest in its upright position
when rear seat bench is occupied by pas-
sengers, or the extended cargo area is not in
use. Check for secure locking by pushing
and pulling on the backrest.
Warning!
G
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts.
Position shoulder belt across chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper belt positioning for children over
41 lbs until they reach a height where a
lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a
booster.
Install child seat according to manufactur-
er’s instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached in the
right and left side anchor1.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident which could result
in serious injury or death to the child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat anchor fittings must be replaced.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system.iNon-LATCH type child seats may also
be used and can be installed using the
vehicle’s seat belt system (
page 74).
Install child seat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.