Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, Operator'S Manual

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Activating or deactivating seat belt adjust‐
ment via the multimedia system
Multimedia system:
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Activate O or deactivate ª the function.
Seat belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
The ü seat belt warning lamp in the Instru‐
ment Display is a reminder that all vehicle occu‐
pants must wear their seat belts correctly.
The
ü seat belt warning lamp lights up for six
seconds after every engine start.
In addition, an acoustic warning tone may sound.
When the driver's and front passenger's doors
are closed and the driver and front passenger
have fastened their seat belts, the seat belt
warning goes out.
During a journey, the seat belt warning lights up
if:
R
The vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) and the driver's or front
passenger seat belt is not fastened.
R
The driver or front passenger unfastens their
seat belt while the vehicle is in motion.
Airbags
Overview of airbags
1
Knee airbag
2
Driver's airbag
3
Front-passenger airbag
4 Window airbag
5 Side airbag
The installation location of an airbag is identified
by the AIRBAG symbol.
When activated, an airbag can provide addi‐
tional protection for the respective vehicle
occupant.
Airbag Potential protection for
…
Knee airbag Thigh, knee and lower leg
Driver's airbag,
front passenger
airbag
Head and ribcage
Window airbag Head
Side airbag Ribcage, also pelvis for
front seat occupants
The front passenger airbag can only be deployed
in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is off. If the front passenger seat
38 Occupant safety