Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2013 Owner's Manual page 55

Seat belts
52
automatically, see "Belt adjustment"
( page 53).
Y
If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
X
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
The shoulder section of the seat belt must
always be routed across the centre of the
shoulder. Adjust the belt sash guide if neces-
sary.
To raise: slide the belt guide upwards.
X
The belt guide will engage in various posi-
tions.
To lower: hold belt guide release : and
X
slide the belt guide downwards.
Let go of belt guide release : in the
X
desired position and make sure that the
belt guide engages.
Rear seat belt buckle extenders
The seat belt extender is an integral part of
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the PRE-SAFE
used on the outer rear seats.
Always ensure that it is possible to move the
belt buckle freely. Always stow objects in the
vehicle correctly.
To assist you in finding the seat belt buckle
and fastening the seat belt:
the belt buckle moves forwards to a con-
R
venient position
the belt buckle is illuminated
R
convenience function. It is
After the seat belt is fastened, the belt buckle
returns to its normal position. The seat belt
then lies tight across the lap and thorax areas.
Incorporation into the PRE-SAFE
tem: the belt buckle is lowered quickly in cer-
tain hazardous situations. This pre-tensions
the seat belt.
Incorporation into the automatic meas-
ures after the accident: in this situation, the
belt buckle is illuminated and extended after
a rear door is opened.
Releasing the seat belts
! Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled
up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue
will be trapped in the door or in the seat
mechanism. This could damage the door,
the door trim panel and the seat belt. Dam-
aged seat belts can no longer fulfil their
protective function and must be replaced.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Press release button : and guide belt
X
tongue ; back towards belt sash guide
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