Child restraint fixing systems with a tether strap
Mounting points

Mounting points
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are two outer or three mounting points for child restraint fixing systems with a tether strap.
LATCH mounting eyes<>
Only use the mounting eyes for the upper
LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint
fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes
could be damaged.◀
Retaining strap guide
Retaining strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it
passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the strap
will not properly secure the child restraint fixing
system in the event of an accident.◀

1. Direction of travel
2. Head restraint.
3. Hook for upper retaining strap
4. Mounting point/eye
5. Rear window shelf
6. Seat backrest
7. Upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point
1. Remove the mounting point cover.
2. Raise the head restraint. Do not change the
middle head restraint.
3. Guide the upper retaining strap between the
supports of the head restraint.
Guide it over the head restraint of the middle
seat.
4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
mounting eye.
5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
down.
6. Lower the head restraint.
See also:
Engaging the transmission position
Transmission position P can only be disengaged
if the engine is running and the brake
pedal is pressed.
With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or ...
Safety belts
Observe the adjustment instructions on page
45 to ensure the best possible personal protection.
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags
complement the s ...
Engine compartment
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not avai ...
