X
Fit the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint
system on both securing rings of the
vehicle.
Securing Top Tether
G
WARNING
If the rear seat backrests are not locked,
they could fold forwards in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or sudden
changes of direction. As a result, child
restraint systems cannot perform their
intended protective function. Rear seat
backrests that are not locked can also
cause additional injuries, e.g. in the
event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
Always lock rear seat backrests after fit-
ting a Top Tether belt. Observe the lock
verification indicator. Adjust the rear
seat backrests so that they are in an
upright position.
Ensure that the red lock status indicator on
the loop at the top of the rear bench seat is
no longer visible.
If the child restraint system is
equipped with a Top Tether belt:
Top Tether can reduce the risk of injury.
The Top Tether belt provides an additional
connection between the child restraint sys-
tem secured with ISOFIX or i-Size and the
vehicle.
Top Tether anchorage
:
is fitted on the
luggage compartment floor behind each
rear seat.
X
Fit the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint
system with Top Tether. Always comply
with the child restraint system manufac-
turer's installation instructions when
doing so.
X
Move the head restraint upwards.
X
Route Top Tether belt
=
under the head
restraint between the two head restraint
bars.
X
Guide Top Tether belt
=
between the
seat backrest and the parcel shelf into
the luggage compartment.
Remove the parcel shelf if necessary
X
Hook Top Tether hook
;
of Top Tether
belt
=
into Top Tether anchorage
:
.
Lift up the carpet a little if necessary.
Ensure that:
R
Top Tether hook
;
is hooked into Top
Tether anchorage
:
as shown.
R
Top Tether belt
=
is not twisted.
R
Top Tether belt
=
is routed between
the seat backrest and the parcel shelf
if the parcel shelf is fitted.
X
Tension Top Tether belt
=
. Always com-
ply with the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation instructions
when doing so.
X
Move the head restraint back down again
slightly if necessary.
Make sure that you do not interfere with
the correct routing of Top Tether belt
=
.
Travelling safely with children in the vehicle
53
>> Safety
.
Z