Safety - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Occupant safety
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Useful information
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This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Please note
that your vehicle may not be equipped with all
features described. This also applies to
safety-related systems and functions.
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Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops: (
Y
Panic alarm
To activate: press ! button : for at
X
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the indicator lamp
flashes.
To deactivate: press ! button : again.
X
or
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
X
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USA only:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC certifi-
cation number can be found in the battery
case of the SmartKey.
page 23).
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Canada only:
This device complies with the RSS-210 Rules
of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC certifi-
cation number can be found in the battery
case of the SmartKey.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi-
cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident.
The restraint system can also reduce the forces
to which vehicle occupants are subjected during
an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
Seat belt system
R
Air bags
R
Child restraint system
R
Child seat securing systems
R
The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times, all
vehicle occupants:
have fastened their seat belts correctly
R
( page 37)
Y
have adjusted their seat and head restraint
R
properly ( page 72).
Y
As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the correct
driver's seat position (
You also have to make sure that an air bag can
inflate properly if deployed (
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the air bag
increases the level of protection for vehicle
occupants in the event of an accident. For exam-
ple, if, in the event of an accident, the protection
offered by the seat belt is sufficient, the air bags
page 72).
Y
page 40).
Y