Releasing - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Always make sure that the seat-belt extender
is retracted during a journey.
If the seat-belt extender does not retract auto-
matically, you can return it manually. Press the
seat-belt extender back to the stop before start-
ing the vehicle to do so. Returning the seat-belt
extender requires force.
The seat-belt extender for the driver and front
passenger helps you fasten your seat belt. Seat-
belt extender = is extended when the respec-
tive door is closed.
You can also extend seat-belt extender = with
seat-belt extender button ?.
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
Press seat-belt extender button ?.
X
Seat-belt extender = extends.
Seat-belt extender = is retracted again if:
the belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt
R
buckle
the belt tongue is not engaged in the seat belt
R
buckle within 60 seconds
In this case, you can extend seat-belt
extender = again. Press seat-belt extender
button ? again.
the respective door is opened
R
Occupant safety
you release the seat backrest and fold it for-
R
wards
the front-passenger seat remains unoccupied
R
If you then press seat-belt extender but-
ton ?, seat-belt extender = will not extend.
Basic illustration
Adjust the seat ( page 91).
X
Y
The seat backrest must be in an almost ver-
tical position.
Pull the seat belt smoothly out of seat-belt
X
extender = and engage belt tongue ; into
belt buckle :.
The seat belt on the driver's seat and the
front-passenger seat may be tightened auto-
matically, see "Belt adjustment" (
If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
X
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with a special seat belt retractor to
securely fasten child restraint systems in the
vehicle. Further information can be found under
"Special seat belt retractor" (
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 protective function
and must be replaced. Visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
45
page 44).
Y
page 57).
Y
Z