Mercedes-Benz Actros 2017, Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic illustration
X
Adjust the seat (
Y
page 73).
The seat backrest must be in an almost
upright position.
X Pull the seat belt smoothly from belt outlet
=
and engage belt tongue
;
into belt
buckle
:
.
The shoulder section of the seat belt must
always be routed across the centre of the
shoulder. Adjust the belt outlet if necessary
(
Y
page 74).
X If necessary, pull upwards on the seat belt in
front of your chest so that the belt sits tightly
across your body.
Releasing the seat belt
! Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up.
Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue will be
trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism.
This could damage the door, the door trim
panel and the seat belt. Damaged seat belts
can no longer fulfil their protective function
and must be replaced. Visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
X Press release button in belt buckle, hold belt
tongue firmly and guide the seat belt back.
Belt warning for the driver
The
7
seat belt warning lamp in the status
area of the on-board computer is a reminder that
all vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts.
It may light up continuously or flash. In addition,
a warning tone may sound.
The
7
seat belt warning lamp goes out and
the warning tone ceases as soon as the driver
has fastened the seat belt.
Airbag
Introduction
The driver's airbag installation location is iden-
tified by the label AIRBAG.
An airbag supplements a correctly fastened seat
belt. It is not a substitute for seat belts. The air-
bag provides additional protection in the corre-
sponding accident situations.
However, no system available today can com-
pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
Due to the required speed of the airbag after
deployment, it is also not possible to entirely
rule out the risk of injuries caused by the airbag.
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you deviate from the correct seat position,
the airbag cannot perform its intended pro-
tective function and can even cause addi-
tional injuries when deployed. There is an
increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries.
In order to avoid such risks, always ensure
that all vehicle occupants:
R
fasten their seatbelts correctly, including
pregnant women
R
observe the following notes
Always ensure that there are no objects loca-
ted between the airbag and the vehicle occu-
pant.
R
Adjust the seats properly before beginning
your journey. Always make sure that the seat
is in an almost upright position.
R
Move the driver's seat as far back as possible.
The seat position must allow the vehicle to be
driven safely.
R
Hold the steering wheel only by the rim. This
allows the airbag to be fully deployed.
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