Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019, Operating Instructions Manual

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Releasing seat belts
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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 Instru‐
ment Display reminds you that all vehicle occu‐
pants must fasten their seat belts correctly.
The
ü seat belt warning lamp lights up for six
seconds every time after switching on the igni‐
tion.
A warning tone may also sound.
After the engine is started, the seat belt warning
goes out as soon as the driver's and the co-driv‐
er's seat belts are fastened.
While driving the seat belt warning lights up in
the following cases:
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if the vehicle's speed is higher than 15 mph
(25 km/h) and the driver's or co-driver's seat
belt is not fastened
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if the driver or co-driver unfasten their seat
belt during the journey
Airbags
Overview of airbags
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Driver's airbag
2
Window curtain airbag
3
co-driver's front airbag
4
Side airbag
An airbag's installation location is identified by
the label AIRBAG.
When activated, an airbag can increase protec‐
tion for the respective vehicle occupant.
Potential protection of each airbag:
Airbag Potential protection for
…
Driver's airbag,
co-driver's front
airbag:
Head and chest
Window curtain
airbag
Head
Side airbag Chest and pelvis
Protection by the airbags
Depending on the accident situation, an airbag
may supplement the protection offered by a cor‐
rectly fastened seat belt.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect seat position
If you deviate from the correct seat position,
the air bag cannot perform its intended pro‐
tective function and deployment may even
cause further injuries.
To avoid hazardous situations, always make
sure that all vehicle occupants:
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Have their seat belt fastened correctly,
including pregnant women.
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Are seated properly and that distance to
the air bags is as large as possible.
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Observe the following information.
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Always make sure that there are no
objects between the air bag and the
vehicle occupant.
To avoid the risks resulting from the deployment
of an airbag, each vehicle occupant must observe
the following information:
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Before starting your journey, adjust your seat
correctly; the driver's seat and co-driver's
seat should be moved as far back as possible.
When doing so, always observe the informa‐
tion on the correct driver's seat position
(
→
page 59).
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Only hold the steering wheel by the steering
wheel rim. This allows the airbag to be fully
deployed.
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Always lean against the seat backrest when
the vehicle is in motion. Do not lean forwards
or against the door or side window. You may
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