Mercedes-Benz Metris Operating Instructions Manual page 49

A malfunction has occurred if the 6
restraint system warning lamp:
does not light up after the ignition is
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switched on
does not go out after a few seconds with the
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engine running
lights up again while the engine is running
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WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not be trig-
gered as intended in the event of an acci-
dent. This may affect the Emergency Ten-
sioning Devices or air bags, for example.
There is a risk of injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : is
part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS).
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
informs you about the status of the co-driver's
air bag.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp:
is lit, the co-driver's air bag is deactivated.
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It will not be deployed in the event of an
accident.
is not lit, the co-driver's air bag is enabled.
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If, in the event of an accident, all deploy-
ment criteria are met, the co-driver's air bag
is deployed.
Occupant safety
Depending on the person in the co-driver's
seat, the co-driver's air bag must be either
deactivated or enabled; see the following
points. You must make sure of this both
before and during a journey.
Children in a child restraint system:
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whether the co-driver's air bag is enabled or
deactivated depends on the installed child
restraint system and the age and size of the
child. It is thus essential to comply with the
instructions on the "Occupant Classification
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System (OCS)" ( page 54) and "Children
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in the vehicle" ( page 60). Information is
also included here on rearward or forward-
facing child restraint systems on the co-driv-
er's seat.
All other persons: depending on the classi-
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fication of the person in the co-driver's seat,
the co-driver's air bag must be either ena-
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bled or deactivated ( page 54). Be sure
to observe the notes on "Seat belts"
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Information is also included here on the cor-
rect seating position.
Seat belts
Introduction
A correctly fastened seat belt is the most
effective means of limiting the movement of a
vehicle occupant during a collision or in the
event that the vehicle overturns. This reduces
the risk of vehicle occupants coming into con-
tact with parts of the vehicle interior or being
ejected from it. Furthermore, the seat belt
helps to keep the vehicle occupant in the best
position in relation to a deployed air bag.
The seat belt system consists of:
seat belts
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Emergency Tensioning Devices for the front
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seat belts
The seat belt system includes a belt force
limiter for the respective seat if the vehicle
is equipped with a front air bag.
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or suddenly
from the belt outlet, the inertia reel locks. The
belt strap cannot be pulled out further.
In an impact, the Emergency Tensioning
Device tightens the belt to pull it close to the
body. It does not pull the vehicle occupant
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