2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 60

58 Occupant safety accident, they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt. A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for children over 41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster. When the child restraint is not in use, remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident. anchors and rear seats. This can further reduce the risk of injury. Safety and security X Press in lower part of anchorage ring cover : on the seat backrest on which a child seat is to be installed. X Pull on upper part of anchorage ring cover : to remove cover. X Store anchorage ring cover : in a convenient place (e.g. glove box). Installation of infant and child restraint systems G Observe Safety notes, see page 55. G Warning! Always lock the seat backrests in their upright position when the rear seats are occupied by passengers. Lock the seat backrests in their upright position after installing top tether straps or when the extended cargo compartment is not in use. Make sure that seat backrests are secured properly by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests. If a seat backrest is not locked properly, the seat backrest could fold. The child seat would no longer be supported properly or positioned to provide its intended benefit. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. X Move the respective head restraint to its uppermost position (Y page 84). This vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions. Top tether straps enable an additional connection to be made between child restraint systems secured with LATCH-type