Mercedes-Benz 450 SL 1980, Owner'S Manual

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Seats
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Operation of belts with inertia reel:
The safety belt inertia reel stops the
belt from unw inding further in case
of vehicle deceleration in any d ire c ­
tion or if the belt is pulled out
quickly.
Functional test:
The locking function of the inertia
reel can be tested by braking,
driving around a bend or by pulling
the belt out quickly.
Note:
No safety belt can be used fo r more
than one person. Belts are not
intended fo r children.
A fter an accident, inspect the safety
belts and replace them, if required.
The belt anchors in the vehicle
should also be checked.
Renew damaged belt webbing.
Belt w ebbing must not be routed
via sharp edges.
No m odifications which may affect
the efficien cy of the belts must be
made.
For cleaning and care of belt
webbing, refer to page 49.
Safety Headrest
A djust headrest to support the back
of the head at the level of the
upper end of the ear.
Height adjustm ent:
Press headrest slightly forw ard (1)
and reset upward or downward.
Detaching headrests:
Pull headrest out to the stop.
Release arrester by depressing
locking knob to be felt under the
backrest covering material and
pull up headrest, holding it by the
LH headrest post (viewed in driving
direction). Finally pull out headrest
com pletely with both hands.
The headrest locking knob of the
front seat is located below the LH
headrest post (2).
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