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NOTE Be careful nottodamagethe seat
belt forthe center seat when installing
thechild restraint system
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Makesurethat theseat belt is nottrap‐
ped.
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Attach theLATCH-type (ISOFIX)child restraint
system to both mounting brackets 1 in the
vehicle.
Securing TopTether
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WARNING Risk of injury due to incorrect
attachment of theTop Tether belt
If youattachthe TopTether belt incorrectly,
e.g. on an eyeletinthe cargo compartment,
thechild restraint system will nothavebeen
secured correctly.
In an accident, it will thereforebeunable to
provide theintended levelofprotection.
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Onlyeverattachthe TopTether hook to
thedesignated TopTether anchorage.
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If thechild restraint system is equipped
withaTop Tether belt:
The risk of injurycan be reduced by Top
Tether.The TopTether belt enables an
additional connection between thechild
restraint system attached withLATCH-type
(ISOFIX)and thevehicle.
TopTether anchorages 1 arelocated on the
backofthe rear bench seat on thebenchseat
legs.
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If necessary, move thehead restraint
upwards (/ page72).
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Install theLATCH-type (ISOFIX)child restraint
system withTop Tether.Complywiththe child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so.
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Guide TopTether belt 3 under thehead
restraint between thetwo head restraint bars.
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Hook TopTether hook 2 intoTop Tether
anchorage 1 without twisting.
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TensionTop Tether belt 3.Comply withthe
child restraint system manufacturer's installa‐
tion instructions when doing so.
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If necessary, slide thehead restraint down‐
wards(/page72).Makesurethat youdo
notinterfere withthe correct routingofTop
Tether belt 3.
Securing thechild restraint system withthe
seat belt
Securing thechild restraint system withthe
seat belt on therear seat
Wheninstalling abelt-secured child restraint sys‐
tem, observe thefollowing:
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Alwayscomplywiththe manufacturer's
installation and operatinginstructions forthe
child restraint system used.
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When using acategory0/0+ babycar
seat and acategoryIrearward-facing
child restraint system on arear seat:
adjust thefront seat so that theseat does
nottouchthe child restraint system.
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When using acategoryIforward-facing
child restraint system: remove thehead
restraint from therespectiveseat, if possi‐
ble.
Afterthe child restraint system has been
removed, replace thehead restraintsimme‐
diatelyand adjustthem correctly.
Occupant safety
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