Seat Belt Nonusage Warning System - Mercedes-Benz 2001 M-Class Operator's Manual

Warning!
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest
reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position
can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat
belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt
would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That
could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The
backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint
when the wearer is in an upright position and the
belt is properly positioned on the body.
Note:
For cleaning and care of the seat belts, see page 282.

Seat belt nonusage warning system

After starting the engine, a warning sounds and the seat
belt warning lamp < remains illuminated for a short
time if the driver's seat belt is not fastened.
Restraint systems
Instruments
Operation
and controls
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
Warning!
Failure to wear and properly fasten and position
your seat belt greatly increases your risk of
injuries and their likely severity in an accident.
You and your passengers should always wear seat
belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be
considerably more severe without your seat belt
properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled,
you are much more likely to hit the interior of the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously
injured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility for injury or
death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt.
Warning!
Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there
are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in
the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate
seat belt.
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