Mercedes-Benz 300 SD-Turbo Diesel 1985, Owner'S Manual

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Supplemental Restraint System
Unfastening:
• Push in the red button (3) in the
belt buckle.
• The retractor should com pletely
rewind the belt and latch plate (1).
Operation:
The inertia reel stops the belt from
unwinding during sudden vehicle
stops or when quickly pulling on the
belt.
The locking function of the reel may
be checked by quickly pulling o u t the
belt.
To shorten the belt, pull belt end with
the latch plate engaged. To lengthen
the belt, turn the latch plate so that it
is at a little more than 90° to the belt
and pull before fastening the belt.
To disengage the belt, push red
bu tto n (3) in the buckle.
Lap belt in rear passenger co m p a rt­
ment:
Pull belt with latch plate (1) across the
lap, and push latch plate into buckle
(2) until it clicks. The belt m ust not be
tw isted and m ust be tight.
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