Occupant Safety; Safety Guidelines - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Additional protection is provided by:
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
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NECK-PRO head restraints
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Air bag system components with:
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The 4 5 indicator lamp
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Front-passenger seat with BabySmart™
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air bag deactivation system
Although the systems are independent, their
protective functions work in conjunction with
each other. Not all air bags are always
deployed in an accident.
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Observe the additional information on
infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle and restraint systems for
infants and children (
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS consists of:
SRS warning lamps 6
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Air bags
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Air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
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Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) for
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seat belts
Seat belt force limiter
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SRS warning lamp
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
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Occupant safety

The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the 6 SRS indicator lamp
goes out while the engine is running.
Safety guidelines for seat belts,
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and air bags
G WARNING
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
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been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
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Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check your national disposal
guidelines. California residents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm.
Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
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on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced.
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
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They could tear.
Do not make any modification that could
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change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
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severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
No modifications of any kind may be made
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to any components or wiring of the SRS.
Do not change or remove any component
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or part of the SRS.
Do not install additional trim material, seat
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covers, badges, etc. over the steering
wheel hub, front-passenger front air bag
cover, outer sides of the seat backrests,
door trim panels, or door frame trims.
Do not install additional electrical/
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electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
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