Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 1987 Owner's Manual page 41

The emergency tensioning retractors
are designed to activate only during
severe frontal impacts within the
shaded area shown. They tighten the
belts in such a way that they fit more
snugly against the body restricting as
much as possible its forward move­
ment.
In cases of less severe frontal im­
pacts, roll-overs, side or rear colli­
sions, or other accidents without se­
vere frontal forces, the emergency
tensioning retractors will not be acti­
vated. The driver and passengers will
then be protected by the fastened seat
belts and inertia reel in the usual
manner.
Warning!
• All occupants should wear seat
belts at all times. This of course
applies, although the car is ad­
ditionally equipped with air bag,
as these systems can only full-
fill their intended functions, if
the passengers have buckled
up. Never wear the shoulder belt
under your arm or otherwise out
of position. 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.
• Each seat belt should not be
used for more than one person
at a time.
• Belts should not be worn
twisted.
• Pregnant women should select
a seat with a lap-shoulder belt
whenever possible. 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 87.
For seat belt and emergency tension­
ing retractor safety rules, see page 41.
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