Occupant safety 49 G 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. 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. The general operating permit may oth- erwise be invalidated. Safety Observe the safety notes on the seat belt ( Y page 48). 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: Correct seat belt use If a child younger than twelve years old and under 1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehicle:
R 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. R the seat belt tongue is only inserted into the belt buckle belonging to that seat R be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on "Children in the vehicle" in these Operating Instructions ( Y page 51) in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions R the seat belt is tight across your body Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter coat. R the seat belt is not twisted Only then can forces which occur be dis- tributed across the surface of the seat belt.
G WARNING Seat belts cannot provide protection as inten- ded if: R 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. If possible, adjust the seat belt to the appropriate height. R damaged, modified, extremely dirty, bleached or pigmented R the belt buckle is damaged or extremely dirty R the belt anchorage or inertia reel has been modified Seat belts may sustain non-visible damage in an accident, e.g. due to glass splinters. Mod- ifications or damage to the seat belts may lead to tearing or failing, for example, in an accident.
There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Never modify seat belts, belt anchorages or inertia belt reels. Make sure that the seat belts are not damaged, do not show signs of wear and are clean. After an accident, have R the lap belt passes across your lap as tightly and as low down as possible The lap belt must always be routed across your hip joints and never across your abdo- men. 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. R the seat belt is not routed across sharp, pointed or fragile objects Z