Seat Belts - Mercedes-Benz 300 D 1984 Owner's Manual

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Seat Belts

Warning system:
The indicator is illuminated fo r 4 - 8
seconds after turning the steering
lock key to position " 2 " . If the seat
belt of the driver's seat is not
fastened a warning buzzer sounds
simultaneously.
Fastening:
• Pull belt with latch plate (1) over
shoulder and lap. The belt must
not be twisted.
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• Press latch plate (1) into buck­
le (2) and allow to engage audibly.
• The belt m ust be tig h t and m ust be
checked fo r tightness immediately
after fastening and regularly 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 enter­
ing the vehicle m ust 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 fu rther 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 pulling the belt out
quickly.