Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL 1988, Owner'S Manual

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• Improper work on the system,
including incorrect installation
and removal, can lead to possi­
ble injury through an uncontrol­
led activation of the “SRS”. In
addition, through improper work
there is the risk of rendering the
“SRS” inoperative. Work on the
“SRS” must therefore only be
performed by an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
• When scrapping the air bag unit
or emergency tensioning retrac­
tor, it is mandatory to follow our
safety instructions. These in­
structions are available at your
authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer.
When you sell the vehicle we strongly
urge you to give notice to the subse­
quent owner that it is equipped with
an “SRS” by alerting him to the appli­
cable section in the Owner’s Manual.
Infant and Child Restraint Systems
Mercedes-Benz of North America re­
commends that all infants and chil­
dren be restrained at all times while
the vehicle is in motion.
Important!
The use of infant or child restraints is
required by law in all 50 states and
Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children should be
seated in an infant or child restraint
system, which is properly secured by
a lap belt or lap belt portion of a lap-
shoulder belt, and that complies with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213. A statement by the
seat manufacturer of compliance with
this standard can be found on the in­
struction label on the restraint and in
the instruction manual provided with
the restraint.
When using any infant or child re­
straint system, be sure to carefully
read and follow all manufacturer’s in­
structions on installation and use.
Warning!
Infants and small children should
never be held on the lap, nor should
they share a seat belt with another
occupant while the vehicle is in mo­
tion.
Children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating posi­
tions than in the front seating posi­
tions.
Children too big for child restraint
systems should ride in rear seats
using regular seat belts. A shoulder
belt can be used, providing it does
not cross the face or neck of a
child.
This vehicle is equipped with tether
anchorages for use with child re­
straints that have a top tether strap.
Consult your authorized MERCEDES-
BENZ dealer for the exact location of
these anchorages.