Mercedes-Benz S-Class 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 46).
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Fasten the seat belt correctly (
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page 47).
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Function of the seat belt warning lamp
ü
(
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page 49).
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Function of the rear seat belt status dis-
play (
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page 49).
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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 48).
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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 50).
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The REAR SEAT AIR BAG indicator lamps dis-
play the correct status of the rear air bags
(
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page 52).
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 67)
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Driving and driving safety systems
(
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page 252)
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Stowage areas (
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page 142)
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 67).
Be diligent
For the components of the restraint system to
provide the intended level of protection, it is
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