Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe, Руководство пользователя

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deactivation system" (
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page 51) and on
"Children in the vehicle" (
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page 60).
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Children in a forward-facing child
restraint system: depending on the instal-
led child restraint system, the age and size
of the child the front-passenger front airbag
is either disabled or enabled. Therefore,
always observe the information on the
"Automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system" (
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page 51) and on
"Children in the vehicle" (
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page 60).
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All other persons: the PASSENGER AIR
BAG ON indicator lamp must be lit. The
front-passenger front airbag is enabled.
Depending on the build of the person on the
front-passenger seat, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp may light up. The
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. It
will then not be deployed in the event of an
accident. In this case, the front-passenger
seat should not be used.
Always observe the information on the
"Automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system" (
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page 51) as well
as on "Seat belts" (
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page 44) and "Air-
bags" (
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page 48). There you can also find
information on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
A correctly fastened seat belt is the most
effective means of limiting the movement of a
vehicle occupant during a collision or in the
event that the vehicle overturns. This reduces
the risk of vehicle occupants coming into con-
tact with parts of the vehicle interior or being
ejected from it. Furthermore, the seat belt
helps to keep the vehicle occupant in the best
position in relation to a deployed airbag.
The seat belt system consists of:
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seat belts
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belt tensioners and belt force limiters
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or suddenly on
the seat-belt extender, the inertia reel locks.
The belt strap cannot be pulled out further.
In an impact, the belt tensioner tightens the
belt to pull it close to the body. It does not pull
the vehicle occupant back in the direction of
the seat backrest, however.
In addition, the belt tensioner cannot com-
pensate for the seat position being incorrect
or for an incorrectly worn seat belt.
When triggered, seat belt force limiters help
to reduce the peak force exerted by the seat
belt on the vehicle occupant.
The belt force limiters on the front seats are
synchronised with the front airbags, which
take on a part of the deceleration force. This
helps to reduce the forces to which vehicle
occupants are subjected during an accident.
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If the co-driver's seat is not occupied, do
not engage the seat belt tongue in the
buckle on the co-driver's seat. Otherwise,
the belt tensioner could be triggered in the
event of an accident and would have to be
replaced.
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The seat belt cannot perform its intended pro-
tective function if it is not fastened correctly.
Also, an improperly fastened seat belt can
cause additional injuries in the event of an
accident, sudden braking or abrupt changes
of direction. There is an increased risk of
injury, possibly even fatal.
Always make sure that all vehicle occupants
are wearing their seat belt properly and are
seated correctly.
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The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
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Occupant safety
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