Mercedes-Benz 1984 300SD, Owner'S Manual

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Seats
O peration:
The seat belt inertia reel stops the
b e lt from unwinding fu rth e r in case of
vehicle deceleration in any direction
or if the belt is pulled out quickly.
Functional test:
The locking function of the inertia reel
can be tested by pulling the belt out
quickly.
Lap belt in rear passenger co m p a rt­
m ent:
Pull belt with latch plate (1) across the
lap, press tongue in lock (2) and allow
to engage audibly. The belt m ust not
be tw isted but m ust be tight.
To shorten the belt, pull belt end with
the latch plate engaged. To lengthen
the belt, tu rn the latch plate so that it
is at a little m ore than 90° to the belt
and pull before fastening the belt.
To disengage the belt, push red
bu tto n (3) in the lock.
N ote:
No seat belt can be used fo r more
than one person. Children under the
age of six or under the w eight of
23 kg/50 lb should be seated in the
back seat w ith an approved restraint
system properly secured.
A fte r an accident, inspect the seat
b e lts and replace them , if required.
Child restraint system s recom ­
mended by us can be fastened to the
seat belts installed. Any MERCEDES-
BENZ service station will gladly
advise you accordingly.
The belt anchors in the vehicle should
also be checked.
Belt w ebbing m ust not be routed via
sharp edges.
Replace damaged seat belts
immediately.
No m odifications w hich may affect the
efficiency of the belts m ust be made.
For cleaning and care of belt w eb­
bing, refer to page 62.
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