restraint.
6. Locate the top tether anchorage for the respective seat fig. 35.
7. Applies to child restraints with a top tether individual belt: Guide the top tether safety belt over the integrated head restrain
fig. 36.
Applies to child restraints with a V-shaped top tether safety belt: Guide the side top tether safety belt backwards to the
integrated head restraint fig. 37.
8. Hook the top tether safety belt into the appropriate anchorage marked with “top tether” fig. 35.
9. Pull on the top tether safety belt.
10. Check that the hook of the top tether safety belt is closed.
11. Tighten the top tether safety belt according to the child restraint manufacturer instructions ⇒
.
12. If necessary, guide the head restraint back into the starting position.
WARNING
Fastening the child restraint incorrectly increases the risk of serious and fatal injuries during an accident.
Always follow the child restraint manufacturer instructions for fastening the child restraint in the vehicle.
Never fasten a child restraint without the top tether safety belt if the use of a top tether safety belt is prescribed by
the child restraint manufacturer or legally required for the child restraint.
For example, the use of a top tether safety belt in conjunction with a forward-facing child restraint is legally required
in Canada.
Improper fastening of the top tether safety belt can lead to serious injuries during an accident. The top tether
anchorages are only approved for correctly installed child restraints.
Always only fasten a top tether safety belt of a child restraint to a top tether anchorage.
Never fasten a safety belt or another belt of the child restraint to a top tether anchorage.
Never fasten luggage or other objects to a top tether anchorage.
Releasing the top tether safety belt
1. Release the top tether safety belt according to the child restraint manufacturer instructions.
2. Release the catch on the hook and release the top tether safety belt from the top tether anchorage.
Securing a child restraint with a safety belt
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Locking the safety belt
If a child restraint is fastened with a safety belt, the safety belt must be locked. Note the instructions provided by the child
restraint manufacturer.
If a safety belt is locked, the belt cannot unwind. A locked safety belt prevents the safety belt being released during the journe
which can mean that the child restraint is no longer sufficiently secured.
1. Pay attention to and follow the information → page , Safety notes on using child restraints.
2. If available, adjust the height of the safety belt so that the belt webbing runs naturally along the child restraint without any
sharp bends in the webbing.
3. Install the child restraint according to the guide from the child restraint manufacturer and ensure that the safety belt mean
for the seat is used.
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