Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class, Operator'S Manual

Page: 63 / 412

Occupant safety
61
1
Seat belt outlet
2
Latch plate
3
Buckle
4
Seat belt release button
X
With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt out
of seat belt outlet
1
.
X
Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt
across the top of your shoulder and the lap
portion across your hips.
X
Push latch plate
2
into buckle
3
until it
clicks.
X
If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the
correct height.
X
If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a
snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.
Seat belt outlet height adjustment
1
Seat belt height adjuster
2
Release button
X
Raising: Slide seat belt height adjuster
1
upward.
Seat belt height adjuster
1
engages in
different positions.
X
Lowering: Press and hold release button
2
.
X
Slide seat belt height adjuster
1
downward.
X
Release button
2
and make sure seat belt
height adjuster
1
engages into place.
Releasing the seat belts
X Press seat belt release button
4
(
Y
page 61).
Allow the retractor to completely rewind
the seat belt by guiding the latch plate
2
(
Y
page 61).
! Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so
that the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot
get caught or pinched in the door or in the
seat mechanism. This can damage the seat
belt and impair its effectiveness, and/or
cause damage to the door and/or door trim
panel. Such damage is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Damaged seat belts must be replaced.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Safety and security
Z