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  • E-Class
  • Cabriolet
  • 06/2020
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Securing a Top Tether
WARNING Risk of injury or death if the rear seat backrests are not locked after fitting Top Tether belts

The rear seat backrests may fold forwards when driving.

In this case, child restraint systems may no longer perform their intended protective function. Additional injuries may also be caused.

Always lock rear seat backrests after fitting Top Tether belts.
Pay attention to the lock verification indicator.

If the left and right seat backrests are not engaged and locked in place, this will be shown on the multifunction display on the instrument cluster.

If the child restraint system is equipped with a Top Tether belt:

The risk of injury can be reduced by a Top Tether. The Top Tether belt enables an additional connection between the child restraint system attached with ISOFIX or i‑Size and the vehicle.

Place the ISOFIX or i‑Size child restraint system with Top Tether on the rear seat. It is essential to comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
Fold the rear seat backrest forward More.
Attach Top Tether hook to Top Tether anchorage .
Fold the rear seat backrest back More.
Make sure that Top Tether belt is not twisted and the rear seat backrest is locked in place.
Secure the child restraint system with ISOFIX or i‑Size More.
Tension Top Tether belt from the boot.
Make sure that there is sufficient seat belt strap for pulling tight.
It is essential to comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.