Restraint System - Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual

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The restraint system includes the following com-
ponents:
Seat belt system
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Airbags
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Child restraint system
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Child seat securing systems
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The restraint system can help prevent the vehicle
occupants from coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle interior in the event of an accident. In
the event of an accident, the restraint system can
also reduce the forces to which the vehicle occu-
pants are subjected.
A seat belt can only provide the best level of pro-
tection if it is worn correctly. Depending on the
detected accident situation, Emergency Tension-
ing Devices and/or airbags supplement the pro-
tection o ered by a correctly worn seat belt.
Emergency Tensioning Devices and/or airbags
are not deployed in every accident.
In order for the restraint system to provide the
intended level of protection, each vehicle occu-
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pant must observe the following information:
Fasten seat belts correctly.
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Sit in an almost upright seat position with their
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back against the seat backrest.
Sit with their feet resting on the oor, if possi-
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ble.
Always secure persons under 5
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in an additional restraint system suitable for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
However, no system available today can com-
pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities in every
accident situation. In particular, the seat belt and
airbag generally do not protect against objects
penetrating the vehicle from the outside. It is also
not possible to completely rule out the risk of
injury caused by the airbag deploying.
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& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of injury or death due to
modi cations to the restraint system
Vehicle occupants may no longer be protected
as intended if alterations are made to the

restraint system.

Never alter the parts of the restraint sys-
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(1.50 m) tall
tem.
Never tamper with the wiring or any elec-
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tronic component parts or their so -
ware.
If it is necessary to modify the vehicle to accom-
modate a person with disabilities, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details.
USA only: for details, contact our Customer Assis-
tance Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1‑800‑367‑6372).
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