Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Owner'S Manual

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The belt force limiters are synchronised with
the front airbags. They take on a part of the
deceleration force, resulting in the force exer-
ted on the occupant being distributed over a
greater area.
When the ignition is switched on; the belt ten-
sioners cannot be triggered unless:
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the restraint systems are operational; see
"SRS warning lamp" (
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page 33).
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the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on
each of the three-point seat belts.
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the front-passenger seat is occupied and
the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on
the front-passenger side.
The belt tensioners are triggered depending
on the type and severity of an accident:
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in the event of a head-on or rear-end colli-
sion if the vehicle decelerates or acceler-
ates rapidly in a longitudinal direction dur-
ing the initial stages of the impact
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in the event of a side impact if the vehicle
is subjected to high lateral acceleration/
deceleration
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if the vehicle overturns
When the belt tensioners are triggered, you
will hear a bang and a small amount of powder
may also be released. Only in rare cases will
the bang affect your hearing. The powder that
is released generally does not constitute a
health hazard. The 6 SRS warning lamp
lights up.
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If the seat belt tensioners have been trig-
gered, they provide no additional protection
in the event of another accident. Therefore,
have belt tensioners which have been trig-
gered replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Comply with safety regulations when dispos-
ing of belt tensioners. Any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre can provide details of these
regulations.
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. They could injure them-
selves on parts of the vehicle. They could also
be seriously or even fatally injured by pro-
longed exposure to extreme heat or cold.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. Parts of the child restraint sys-
tem could heat up and the child could burn
herself/himself on them.
If a child opens a door, the child or other per-
sons could be injured as a result. They could
get out and injure themselves or be injured by
a passing vehicle.
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WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly positioned loads
increase the risk of injury for children and all
other occupants in the event of:
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an accident
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a braking manoeuvre
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a sudden change of direction
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the vehi-
cle interior unless they are secured.
If a child is travelling in your vehicle, secure
the child using a child restraint system which
is appropriate to the size, age and weight of
the child and recommended for Mercedes-
Benz vehicles. Make sure that the child is
secured in a child restraint system through-
out the trip.
You can obtain information about the correct
child restraint system from any Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
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It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care
products to clean child restraint systems.
You can obtain information about this at
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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Children in the vehicle
Safety