Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1986 Owner's Manual page 34

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The emergency tensioning retrac­
tors are designed to activate only
during severe frontal impacts within
the shaded area shown. They tigh­
ten the belts in such a way that
they fit more snugly against the
body restricting as much as
possible its forward movement.
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In cases of less severe frontal im­
pacts, such as roll-overs, side or
rear collisions, or other accidents
without severe frontal forces, the
emergency tensioning retractors
will not be activated. The driver and
passenger will then be protected
by the fastened seat belts and iner­
tia reel in the usual manner.
Warning!
• All occupants should wear seat
belts at all times. Never wear
the shoulder belt under your
arm or otherwise out of posi­
tion. Position the lap belt as low
as possible around the hips
(not the waist).
• Infants and small children
should be seated in a properly
secured child or infant restraint
system.
• Seat belts should not be used
for more than one person at a
time.
• Belts should not be worn
twisted.
• For pregnant women, the lap
belt should be positioned as
low as possible around the
hips, to avoid any possible
pressure on the abdomen.
For cleaning and care of the seat
belts, see page 81.
For seat belt and emergency
tensioning retractor safety rules,
see page 34.