Mercedes-Benz GLB 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Brief overview of the most important points
Basic information
Make sure that the following prerequisites in par-
ticular have been met so that the components of
the restraint system are able to provide the inten-
ded level of protection:
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Sit correctly (
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page 39).
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Fasten the seat belt correctly (
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page 40).
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Function of the seat belt warning lamp
ü
(
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page 42).
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The restraint system warning lamp
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is not
lit up after the self-test (
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page 41).
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The PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps dis-
play the correct status of the front passenger
air bag (
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page 42).
For clear understanding
The chapter "Occupant safety" includes informa-
tion on equipment, functions and behaviors that
contribute directly to safety of vehicle occupants.
The information is structured as follows:
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The most important information in brief: in this
chapter, you are provided with an overview of
the relationship between the restraint system
and the correct behavior of all vehicle occu-
pants.
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Specific information: in further sections of the
chapter "Occupant safety", you can find spe-
cific information on the equipment and func-
tions of the restraint system.
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Keyword directory: you can also find certain
subjects in this Operator's Manual using the
keyword directory.
Information on the following subjects, among oth-
ers, are not provided in the chapter "Occupant
safety":
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Children in the vehicle (
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page 54)
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Driving and driving safety systems
(
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page 176)
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Stowage areas (
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page 109)
Defining generic terms clearly
In this Operator's Manual, the following generic
terms are used:
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Occupant safety: comprises the components
and system functions which help to minimize,
as much as possible, the stresses on and con-
sequences for vehicle occupants during an
accident.
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Restraint system: comprises those compo-
nents which, along with the vehicle structure,
help prevent vehicle occupants from poten-
tially coming into contact with parts of the
vehicle interior. The seat belts and air bags, for
example, are components of the restraint sys-
tem.
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Child restraint system: you can find all infor-
mation on this subject in the chapter "Children
in the vehicle" (
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page 54).
Be diligent
For the components of the restraint system to
provide the intended level of protection, it is
essential that the sitting posture is correct and
that the seat belt is correctly fastened.
Note that negligence when adjusting your sitting
posture and fastening the seat belt may have seri-
ous consequences. Be diligent and make sure that
all vehicle occupants are sitting correctly and
have fastened their seat belts properly before
starting every journey.
38 Occupant safety