Controls
Transporting children safely
Position
Child restraint systems with tether
strap
Symbol
Meaning
Safety information
The corresponding symbol
shows the mounts for the
lower LATCH anchors.
WARNING
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly
used for the child restraint system, the protec‐
tive effect can be reduced. There is a risk of in‐
jury. Make sure that the upper retaining strap is
not guided across sharp edges and without
twisting to the upper retaining strap.◀
Seats equipped with lower an‐
chors are marked with a pair,
2, of LATCH symbols.
It is not recommended to use
the inner lower anchors of
standard outer LATCH posi‐
tions to fasten a child restraint
system on the middle seat.
Use the vehicle safety belt in‐
stead for the middle seat.
WARNING
If the rear backrest is not locked, the pro‐
tective effect of the child restraint system is
limited or there is none. In particular situations,
for instance braking maneuvers or in case of an
accident, the rear backrest can fold forward.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make
sure that the rear backrests are locked.◀
NOTE
The mounting points for the upper re‐
taining straps of child restraint systems are
only provided for these retaining straps. When
other objects are mounted, the anchors can be
damaged. There is a risk of property damage.
Only mount child restraint systems to the up‐
per retaining straps.◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐
cated behind the seat cover between the back‐
rest and the seat cushion.
Anchors
Open the zipper to access the anchors.
The respective symbol shows the an‐
chor for the upper retaining strap.
Seats with an upper top tether are
Before installing LATCH child
restraint fixing systems
Pull the safety belt away from the area of the
child restraint system.
marked with this symbol. It can be found on
the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf.
Assembly of LATCH child restraint
fixing systems
1. Install child restraint system, see manufac‐
turer's information.
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
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