Mercedes-Benz SLK 2014, Owner'S Manual

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is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seatbelt is routed
across the centre of your shoulder.
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WARNING
Persons under 1.50 m tall cannot wear the
seat belts correctly without a suitable, addi-
tional restraint system. The seat belt cannot
perform its intended protective function if it is
not fastened correctly. Also, an improperly
fastened seat belt can cause additional inju-
ries in the event of an accident, sudden brak-
ing or abrupt changes of direction. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Secure persons less than 1.50 m tall in a suit-
able restraint system.
If a child younger than 12 years old and under
1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehicle:
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always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz
vehicle. The child restraint system must be
appropriate to the age, weight and size of
the child
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always observe the instructions and safety
notes on "Children in the vehicle" in this
Owner's Manual (
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page 51) in addition
to the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions
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Seat belts cannot protect as intended, if:
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they are damaged, have been modified, are
extremely dirty, bleached or dyed
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the seat belt buckle is damaged or
extremely dirty
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modifications have been made to the belt
tensioners, belt anchorages or inertia reels
Damage caused to safety belts in an accident
may not be visible, e.g. by splinters of glass.
Modified or damaged seat belts can tear or
fail, for example in the event of an accident.
Modified seat belt tensioners may be
deployed unintentionally or fail to be deployed
when required. There is an increased risk of
injury, possibly even fatal.
Never modify safety belts, seat belt tension-
ers, seat belt anchorages and inertia reels.
Ensure that seat belts are not damaged or
worn and are clean. After an accident, have
the seat belts checked immediately at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use seat belts which have been approved
specifically for your vehicle by Mercedes-
Benz. Any such modifications could invalidate
the vehicle's general operating permit.
Correct seat belt use
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(
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page 42).
All vehicle occupants must be wearing the
seat belt correctly before beginning the jour-
ney. Also make sure that all vehicle occu-
pants are always wearing the seat belt cor-
rectly while the vehicle is in motion.
When fastening the seat belt, always make
sure that:
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the seat belt tongue is only inserted to the
belt buckle belonging to that seat.
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the seat belt is tight across your body.
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter
coat.
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the seat belt is not twisted.
Only then can forces which occur be dis-
tributed across the surface of the seat belt.
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the shoulder section of the belt is always
routed across the centre of your shoulder.
The shoulder section of the seat belt should
not touch your neck nor be routed under
your arm.
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the lap belt passes across your lap as
tightly and as low down as possible.
The lap must always be routed across your
hip joints and never across your abdomen.
This applies particularly to pregnant
women. If necessary, press the lap belt
down into your hip joints and pull tight with
the shoulder section of the belt.
Occupant safety
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