Mercedes-Benz 240 D 1978, Owner'S Manual

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Operation:
The safety belt inertia reel stops
the belt from unw inding fu rth e r in
case o f vehicle deceleration in any
direction or if the belt is pulled out
quickly.
Functional test:
The locking function o f the inertia
reel can be tested by braking, d riv­
ing around a bend or by pulling the
belt o u t quickly.
Note:
No safety belt can be used fo r more
than one person. Belts are not in­
tended fo r children.
Anchoring points fo r a child seat
are provided.
A fte r an accident, inspect the
safety belts and replace them , if re­
Seats
quired. The belt anchors in the
vehicle should also be checked.
Renew damaged belt w ebbing.
Belt w ebbing m ust not be routed
via sharp edges.
No m odifications w hich may a ffe ct
the e fficiency o f the belts m ust
be made.
For cleaning and care o f belt
w ebbing, refer to page 53.
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