Occupant Safety; Occupant Safe; Restraint System - Mercedes-Benz Metris Operator's Manual

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The restraint system includes the following compo-
nents:
Seat belt system
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Airbags
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Child restraint system
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Child seat securing systems
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The restraint system can help prevent the vehicle
occupants from coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle interior in the event of an accident. In
the event of an accident, the restraint system can
also reduce the forces to which the vehicle occu-
pants are subjected.
Only a seat belt which is worn correctly can pro-
vide the intended level of protection. Depending on
the detected accident situation, seat belt tension-
ers and/or airbags supplement the protection
o ered by a correctly worn seat belt. Seat belt ten-
sioners and/or airbags are not deployed in every
accident.
In order for the restraint system to provide the
intended level of protection, each vehicle occupant
must observe the following information:
Fasten seat belts correctly.
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Sit in an almost upright seat position with their
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back against the seat backrest.
Sit with their feet resting on the oor, if possi-
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ble.
Always secure persons under 5
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in an additional restraint system suitable for
this vehicle.
However, no system available today can completely
eliminate injuries and fatalities in every accident
situation. In particular, the seat belt and airbag
generally do not protect against objects penetrat-
ing the vehicle from the outside. It is also not pos-
sible to completely rule out the risk of injury
caused by the airbag deploying.
Limitations of t Limit ations of the prot he protection pro ection provided b
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ARNING Risk of injury or death due to
modi cations to the restraint system
Vehicle occupants may no longer be protected
as intended if alterations are made to the

restraint system.

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If it is necessary to adjust the vehicle to accommo-
date a person with disabilities, contact an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center for details.
USA only: contact our Customer Assistance Center
at 1‑877‑762‑8267.
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When the vehicle is switched on, a self-test is per-
formed, during which the 6 restraint system
warning lamp lights up. It goes out no later than a
few seconds a er the vehicle is started. The com-
ponents of the restraint system are then func-
tional.
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A malfunction has occurred in the restraint system
in the following cases:
The 6 restraint system warning lamp does
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not light up when the vehicle is switched on.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp lights
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up continuously or repeatedly during a journey.
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Components in the restraint system may be
(1.50 m) tall
activated unintentionally or not deploy as plan-
ned in an accident.
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How the restraint system works is determined by
the severity of the impact detected and the type of
accident anticipated:
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Frontal impact
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Rear impact
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Side impact
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Overturning or rollover
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The activation thresholds for the components of
the restraint system are determined based on the
evaluation of the sensor values measured at vari-

Occupant safety

Never alter the parts of the restraint sys-
tem.
Never tamper with the wiring or any elec-
tronic component parts or their so ware.
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tions in the restraint system
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a quali ed spe-
cialist workshop.
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