Mercedes-Benz 320 SE, Operator'S Manual

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Warning!
It is very important for your safety to
always be In a properly seated
position and to wear your seat belt.
For maximum protection in the
event of a collision always be in
normal seated position with your
back against the seat back. Fasten
your seat belt and ensure that it is
properly positioned on the body.
Since the airbag inflates with
considerable speed and force, a
proper seating and hands on steering
wheel position will help to keep you in
a safe distance from the airbag:
• Sit properly belted in an upright
position with your back against the
seat back.
• Adjust the driver seat as far as
possible rearward, still permitting
proper operation of vehicle
controls.
• Do not lean with your head or
chest close to the steering wheel
or dashboard.
• Keep hands on the outside of
steering wheel rim. Placing hands
and arms inside the rim can
increase the risk and potential
severity of hand/arm injury when
airbag inflates.
• Adjust the passenger seat as far
as possible rearward from the
dashboard, especially when a child
restraint is installed.
• Infants and small children
should only be seated in an infant
or child restraint which is
properly secured.
• Rear-facing child restraints
must not be used in a front
seat.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in severe injuries to you or
other occupants.