Mercedes-Benz 380 SL 1985, Owner'S Manual

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Supplemental Restraint System
Seat Belts and Emergency
Tensioning Retractor
Your vehicle is equipped with seat
belts and emergency tensioning
retractors for all seats. The tension­
ing retractors are located in each
belt’s inertia reel and become ope­
rationally ready with the key in
steering lock position “ 1” or “2” .
Warning System:
The indicator is illuminated for 4 - 8
seconds after turning the steering
lock key to position “2”. If the seat
belt of the driver’s seat is not
fastened a warning buzzer sounds
simultaneously.
Fastening:
• Pull belt with latch plate (1) over
shoulder and lap. Do not twist
the belt doing this.
• Push latch plate (1) into buckle
(2) until it clicks.
• The belt must be pulled snug
and checked for snugness
immediately after engaging it
and during driving. If necessary,
tighten the lap portion to a snug
fit by pulling shoulder portion
up.
Unfastening:
• Push in the red button (3) in the
belt buckle.
• The retractor should completely
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
out the belt.
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