Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety
Occupant safety
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Occupant safety
This section describes the most important
aspects of the restraint systems of the ve-
hicle.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level,
the restraint systems consist of:
seat belts
belt tensioners
airbag
Seat belts, belt tensioners and the airbag
are supplementary restraint systems
whose protective functions complement
one another.
Always fasten your seat belt before start-
ing off. Airbags and belt tensioners will
only be able to perform their protective
function if the occupants are wearing their
seat belts properly.
Restraint systems
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The driver's airbag and belt tensioners
are always installed together in a vehi-
cle.
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Do not modify components of the restraint
systems or interfere with restraint system
wiring. The belt tensioners or airbag could
be triggered accidentally or fail to function
and therefore no longer protect in the event
of an accident.
Replace the following items
seat belts
belt tensioners
airbags
if these have been subjected to a load in an
accident. The restraint systems should be
checked and replaced if necessary if they
have been subjected to a load or damaged
in an accident.
The maintenance work should always be
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
DaimlerChrysler recommends that you visit
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre as it has
the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools for the work required. For work rele-
vant to safety and work on safety-related
systems in particular, it is essential that
maintenance work is carried out at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.