Mercedes-Benz EQB 2022 Operator's Manual page 44

Bear in mind that negligence when adjusting your
sitting position and fastening the seat belt may
have serious consequences. Be diligent and make
sure that all vehicle occupants are sitting cor-
rectly and have fastened their seat belts properly
before starting every journey.
Information on the correct seat position
The seat position must be correct in order for the
components of the restraint system to provide the
intended level of protection.
The seat position influences both the protection
provided by the seat belt and the additional pro-
tection provided by the airbag.
A correct seat position in which the seat is nearly
perfectly upright and a correctly fastened seat
belt reduce the risks posed by the airbag when it
is deployed.
Keep space considerations in mind when choos-
ing a seat. With the seat in the correct, nearly
upright position, your head should not touch the
roof.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
an incorrect seat position
If you deviate from the correct seat position,
the airbag cannot provide its intended protec-
tive function.
Each vehicle occupant must make sure of the
following.
Put the seat in the correct position.
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Fasten seat belts correctly. Pregnant
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women must take particular care to
ensure that the lap belt never lies across
the abdomen.
Observe the following information.
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In order for the restraint system to provide the
intended level of protection, observe the following
information:
Before starting your journey, adjust your seat
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correctly ( page 101).
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When doing so, make sure you are able to fas-
ten your seat belt correctly. The shoulder belt
strap must be routed forward from the seat
belt outlet over the centre of your shoulder.
Occupant safety
Keep your distance from the airbags, espe-
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cially the front airbags. Set the driver's seat
and front passenger seat as far back as possi-
ble while making sure the seat belt is fastened
correctly.
If persons are sitting on the rear seats, vehicle
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occupants should maintain an sufficient dis-
tance to the parts of the vehicle interior in
front of them.
Make sure there are no people, animals or
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objects between the vehicle occupants and an
airbag.
If you are the driver, observe the following
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information on the correct position of the driv-
er's seat ( page 101).
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Only hold the steering wheel by the steering
wheel rim. This allows the driver's airbag to
fully deploy.
Assume a nearly upright sitting posture, with
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your buttocks positioned as far back as possi-
ble in the gap between the seat cushion and
the seat backrest.
Your back must lie as flatly and as firmly as
possible against the seat backrest.
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