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Also make sure that there are no objects,
e.g. cushions, between the occupant and the
seat.
Seat belts are solely intended for the pro-
tection and restraint of the vehicle occu-
pants. To secure objects, luggage or loads,
always observe the "Loading guidelines"
(
page 142).
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Fastening seat belts
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(
page 31) and the notes on correct use of seat
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belts (
page 32).
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For easy fastening, the seat belt passes
through a belt loop on the side of the seat.
Basic illustration
Adjust the seat (
page 61).
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The seat backrest must be in an almost ver-
tical position.
Pull the seat belt smoothly from belt outlet
X
= and engage belt tongue ; into belt
buckle :.
If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
X
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
In order to attach the child restraint system
securely in the vehicle, the seat belt on the
front-passenger seat is equipped with a spe-
cial seat belt retractor. Further information
on the "Special seat belt retractor"
(
page 43).
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Releasing 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. Damaged
seat belts can no longer fulfill their pro-
tective function and must be replaced.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Press the release button in the belt buckle,
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hold the belt tongue firmly and guide the
belt back.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the
instrument cluster is a reminder that all
vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts.
It may light up continuously or flash. In addi-
tion, there may be a warning tone.
Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt
has already been fastened, the 7 seat belt
warning lamp lights up for six seconds each
time the engine is started. If the driver's or
front-passenger seat belt has not been fas-
tened, the 7 seat belt warning lamp starts
to light up continuously after these
six seconds. As soon as the driver and front
passenger fasten their seat belts, the 7
seat belt warning lamp goes out.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. The warning tone switches off
after six seconds or once the driver's seat
belt is fastened.
If the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h)
and the driver's or front-passenger seat belt
is not fastened, a warning tone sounds again.
The warning tone sounds with increasing
intensity for a maximum of 120 seconds or
until the driver or front passenger have fas-
tened their seat belts.
If the driver or front passenger unfasten
their seat belts during the journey, the seat
belt warning is activated again.
Occupant safety
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