are unable to perform their intended protective
function.
#
Therefore, have deployed pyrotechnic
seat belt tensioners immediately
replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop
after an accident.
*
NOTE Damage caused by trapping the seat
belt
If an unused seat belt is not fully retracted, it
may become trapped in the door or in the seat
mechanism.
#
Always ensure that an unused seat belt is
fully retracted.
Fastening and adjusting seat belts
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply, the seat
belt retractor locks. The seat belt strap cannot be
pulled out any further.
#
Always engage seat belt tongue
2
of the seat
belt into seat belt buckle
1
of the corre-
sponding seat.
#
Press and hold the seat belt outlet release and
slide seat belt outlet
3
into the desired posi-
tion.
#
Let go of the seat belt outlet release and
ensure that seat belt outlet
3
locks into posi-
tion.
%
Only a seat belt which is worn correctly can
provide the intended level of protection.
Observe the notes on fastening the seatbelt
(
/
page 30).
*
NOTE Deployment of components of the
restraint system when the front passenger
seat is unoccupied and a seat belt is buck-
led
When the front passenger seat is unoccupied
and the seat belt tongue of the seat belt is
engaged in the seat belt buckle, components
of the restraint system may deploy unnecessa-
rily on the front passenger side, e.g. the seat
belt tensioner.
#
Only buckle the seat belts as intended.
%
Observe the notes on stowage areas
(
/
page 206).
Information on fitting a child restraint system
and on children travelling in the vehicle can be
found in the "Children in the vehicle" section
(
/
page 42).
Seat belt adjustment function
Vehicles with PRE-SAFE
®
: after a front seat belt
has been fastened, the automatic seat belt adjust-
ment may apply a certain tightening force. Do not
hold onto the seat belt while it is adjusting.
You can activate and deactivate the seat belt
adjustment function using the multimedia system
(
/
page 32).
Activating or deactivating the seat belt adjustment
using the multimedia system
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Settings
5
Vehicle
#
Activate or deactivate
Belt adjustment
.
Releasing the seat belts
#
Press the release button in the seat belt buckle
and guide the seat belt back with the seat belt
tongue.
Function of the seat belt warning system for driver
and co-driver
The
ü
seat belt warning lamp in the Instrument
Display is a reminder that all vehicle occupants
must wear their seat belts correctly.
A warning tone may also sound.
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