Mercedes-Benz 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport, Operator'S Manual

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The shoulder section of the belt must always
run over the center of the shoulder. Adjust the
belt outlet if necessary.
X
To raise: slide the belt outlet upwards.
The belt outlet engages in various posi-
tions.
X
To lower: slide the belt outlet downward,
pressing belt outlet release catch : .
X
Once the desired position has been
reached, release belt outlet release
catch : and ensure the belt outlet
engages in place.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driv-
er's seat belt, are equipped with a special seat
belt retractor to secure child restraint sys-
tems properly. Further information can be
found under "Special seat belt retractor"
(
Y
page 60).
Seat belt for the center rear seat
If the left-hand rear seat backrest is folded
down and back up again, the rear center seat
belt may lock. The seat belt can then not be
pulled out.
X
To release the rear center seat belt: pull
the seat belt out approximately 1 in
(25 mm) at the belt outlet on the backrest
and then release it again.
The seat belt is retracted and released.
Releasing seat belts
!
Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled
up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue
will be trapped in the door or in the seat
mechanism. This could damage the door,
the door trim panel and the seat belt. Dam-
aged seat belts can no longer fulfill their
protective function and must be replaced.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Press release button : , hold belt
tongue ; firmly and guide it back towards
belt outlet = .
Seat belt adjustment
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE
®
convenience function. This
function adjusts the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt to the upper body of the
occupants.
The belt strap is tightened slightly when:
R
the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle
and
R
the ignition is switched on
The seat-belt adjustment will apply a certain
tightening force if any slack is detected
between the vehicle occupant and the seat
belt. Do not hold on to the seat belt tightly
while it is adjusting.
You can switch the seat-belt adjustment on
and off using COMAND or Audio 20. Informa-
tion on activating and deactivating the seat-
belt adjustment function can be found in the
Digital Operator's Manual or in the separate
COMAND or Audio 20 operating instructions.
Occupant safety
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Safety
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