Mercedes-Benz 380 SE 1984 Owner's Manual page 25

• The belt must be tight and must
be checked for tightness imme­
diately after fastening and regu­
larly during the trip. If required,
tighten lap belt by pulling up on
the upper belt section.
On the coupe, the swivel fitting
which is mounted on the lower
anchoring point to facilitate
entering the vehicle must point
forward.
Unfastening:
• Depress red button (3) in buckle.
• Return latch plate (1) to initial
position.
Operation:
The seat belt inertia reel stops the
belt from unwinding further in case
of vehicle deceleration in any direc­
tion or if the belt is pulled out
quickly.
Functional test:
The locking function of the inertia
reel can be tested by pulling the belt
out quickly.
Lap belt in rear passenger compart­
ment:
Pull belt with latch plate (1) across
the lap, press latch plate into buckle
(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 faste­
ning the belt.
To disengage the belt, push red
button (3) in buckle.
Note:
No seat belt can be used for more
than one person. Children under the
age of six or under the weight of
23 kg/50 lb should be seated in the
back seat with an approved restraint
system properly secured.
After an accident, inspect the seat
belts and replace them, if required.
Child restraint systems recom­
mended by us can be fastened to
the seat belts installed. Any
MERCEDES-BENZ service station
will gladly advise you accordingly.
The belt anchors in the vehicle
should also be checked.
Belt webbing must not be routed via
sharp edges.
Replace damaged seat belts
immediately.
No modifications which may affect
the efficiency of the belts must be
made.
For cleaning and care of belt
webbing, refer to page 62.
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