Useful Information; Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz Unimog Operating Instructions Manual

Occupant safety
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Useful information

These Operating Instructions describe all the
models and standard and optional equipment
of your vehicle that were available at the time
of going to print. Country-specific differences
are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not be equipped with all the functions
described. This also applies to safety-relevant
systems and functions.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops ( Y page 30).
Occupant safety
Restraint system introduction
The restraint system can reduce the risk of
vehicle occupants coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle's interior in the event of
an accident.
The restraint system can only offer protection
if all vehicle occupants always:
have the seat belt correctly fastened
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Y
( page 49)
have the seat and head restraint adjusted
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properly ( Y page 64)
As the driver, you must also make sure that
the steering wheel is also adjusted properly.
Observe the information on the correct driv-
er's seat position (
See "Children in the vehicle" for further infor-
mation on children travelling in the vehicle as
well as on child restraint systems
( Y page 51).

Important safety notes

G
WARNING
If the restraint system is modified, it may no
longer work as intended. The restraint system
may then not perform its intended protective
function by failing in an accident or triggering
unexpectedly, for example. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Y page 64).
Never modify parts of the restraint system. Do
not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
Seat belts
Introduction
A correctly worn seat belt is the most effec-
tive means of restraining the movement of
vehicle occupants in the event of a collision.
This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants
coming into contact with parts of the vehicle
interior or being ejected from it.
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply by
the belt sash guide, the inertia reel locks. The
belt strap cannot be pulled out any further.
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The seat belt cannot perform its intended pro-
tective function if it is not fastened correctly.
Also, an improperly fastened seat belt can
cause additional injuries in the event of an
accident, sudden braking or abrupt changes
of direction. There is an increased risk of
injury, possibly even fatal.
Always make sure that all vehicle occupants
are wearing their seat belt properly and are
seated correctly.
G
WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seatbelt is routed
across the centre of your shoulder.