Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Owner's Manual page 19

Unfastening:
• Depress red button (3) in buckle.
• Return latch plate (1) to initial
position.
380 SLC: On entering or leaving
the rear passenger compartment,
the safety belt must be disengaged
from guide (4).
Operation:
The safety belt inertia reel stops
the belt from unwinding further in
case of vehicle deceleration in any
direction or if the belt is pulled out
quickly.
Functional test:
The locking function of the inertia
reel can be tested by braking, driv­
ing around a bend or by pulling the
belt out quickly.
Lap belt in rear passenger com ­
partment:
Pull belt with latch plate (1) across
the lap, press tongue in lock (2)
and allow to engage audibly. The
belt must not be twisted but must
be tight.
To shorten the belt, pull belt end
with the latch plate engaged. To
lengthen the belt, turn the latch
plate so that it is at a little more
than 90° to the belt and pull before
fastening the belt.
To disengage the belt, push red
button (3) in the lock.
Note:
No safety belt can be used for
more than one person. Belts are
not intended for children.
After an accident, inspect the
safety belts and replace them, if
required. The belt anchors in the
vehicle should also be checked.
Renew damaged belt webbing.
Belt webbing must not be routed
via sharp edges.
No modifications which may affect
the efficiency of the belts must be
made.
For cleaning and care of belt web­
bing, refer to page 55.
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