XMove the respective head restraint : to
its uppermost position (Y page 80).
XRelease the rear seat backrest
(Y page 189).
XFold the rear seat backrest slightly forward.XGuide top tether strap A between head
restraint : and top of the seat backrest.
XSecurely fasten hook ?, which is part of
top tether strap A, to anchorage ring =.
Make sure
Rhook ? is attached to anchorage ring =
beyond the safety catch, as illustrated
Rtop tether strap A is not twisted
Rhead restraint : is installed and
positioned such that top tether strap A
can pass freely between head restraint :
and top of the seat backrest
Rtop tether strap A is positioned between
the seat backrest and cargo compartment
cover blind ; (if installed)
XSwing the rear seat backrest to the rear
until it engages.
The red indicator is no longer visible.
XCheck the rear seat backrest to be locked
in its upright position (Y page 190).
GObserve Safety notes, see page 190.XLower head restraint : if necessary
(Y page 81).
Once hook ? is attached, the child restraint
itself can be secured.
XInstall the child restraint system and
tighten top tether strap A according to the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX)
GObserve Safety notes, see page 53.GWarning!
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 seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where
a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a
booster.
Install child seat according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached to both
anchors.
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 mounting fittings must be replaced.
Each rear outer seat has two LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) anchors for the installation of a
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat with matching
mounting fittings.
Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may
also be used and can be installed using the
vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child seat
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) anchors are located
between the seat cushion and the backrest.
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Information sign : indicates the position of
anchor ;.
XInstall a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
A rigid connection between the child seat
and the body of the vehicle is established.
XMake sure that the seat belt for the rear
center seat can operate freely with a child
seat installed.
Child safety
Child safety locks
GObserve Safety notes, see page 53.GWarning!
Children could open a rear door from the
inside. This may cause serious personal injury
or an accident. Therefore, secure the rear
doors with the child safety locks whenever
children are riding in the back seats of the
vehicle.
The child safety locks on the rear doors
enable you to secure each rear door
individually. You cannot open a secured rear
door from the inside. You can open the rear
door from the outside when the vehicle is
unlocked.
XSecuring: Press the lever up in direction of
arrow :.
XCheck to make sure the child safety locks
are working properly.
XReleasing: Press the lever down in
direction of arrow ;.
Override switch
GObserve Safety notes, see page 53.
With the override switch you can disable the
rear door window switches in the rear door
panels. This can be useful, for instance, when
you have children riding in the rear passenger
compartment.
GWarning!
Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The
children may otherwise injure themselves,
e.g. by becoming trapped in the rear door
window opening.
XActivating: Press override switch :.
Indicator lamp ; comes on.
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