Fastening - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

of an accident, they could be crushed
between the vehicle occupant and seat belt.
objects are never secured with a seat belt if
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the seat belt is also being used by one of the
vehicle's occupants
Also ensure that no objects are placed
between a person and the seat. e.g. a cush-
ion.
Seat belts are intended only to secure and
restrain vehicle occupants. Always observe the
"Loading guidelines" for securing objects, lug-
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gage or loads ( page 235).
Fastening and adjusting the seat belts
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
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( page 41) and the information on correct use
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of the seat belt ( page 42).
Basic illustration
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Adjust the seat ( page 80).
The seat backrest must be in an almost
upright position.
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Pull the seat belt smoothly out of belt sash
guide = and engage belt tongue ; into belt
buckle :.
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If necessary, pull upwards on the seat belt in
front of your chest so that the belt sits tightly
across your body.
Occupant safety
The shoulder section of the seat belt must
always be routed across the centre of the shoul-
der. Adjust the belt sash guide if necessary.
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To raise: slide belt sash guide = upwards.
The belt sash guide will engage in various
positions.
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To lower: hold belt sash guide release ? and
slide belt sash guide = downwards.
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Let go of belt sash guide release ? in the
desired position and make sure that the belt
sash guide engages.
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. Damaged seat belts
can no longer fulfil their protective function
and must be replaced. Visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
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Press release button in belt buckle, hold belt
tongue firmly and guide the seat belt back.
Belt warning for driver and co-driver
The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster is a reminder that all vehicle occu-
pants must wear their seat belts. It may light up
continuously or flash. In addition, a warning tone
may sound.
The 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out and
the warning tone ceases as soon as the driver
has fastened the seat belt.
For certain countries only: regardless of
whether the driver's seat belt has already been
fastened, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights
up for 6 seconds after each time the ignition is
switched on. After the engine has been started,
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