Driving; Fastening The Seat Belts - Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Operator's Manual

Driving

Warning!
Do not lay any objects in the driver's foot-
well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in
the driver's footwell have sufficient clear-
ance for the pedals.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between the
pedals. You could then no longer brake or
accelerate.

Fastening the seat belts

Warning!
Always fasten your seat belt before driving
off. Always make sure your passenger is
properly restrained, even pregnant women.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and po-
sition your seat belt greatly increases your
risk of injuries and their likely severity in an
accident. You and your passenger should al-
ways wear seat belts.
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If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled. Without
your seat belt buckled, you are much more
likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be
ejected from it. You can be seriously injured
or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury or
death is lessened if you are wearing your
seat belt. The airbags can only provide the
protection they were designed to afford if
the occupants are using their seat belts
( page 69).
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Getting started
Driving
Warning!
Children 12 years old and under must never
ride in this vehicle, except in a
Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart
compatible child seat, which operates with
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the BabySmart system installed in the ve-
hicle to deactivate the passenger front air-
bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise
they will be struck by the airbag when it in-
flates in a crash. If this happens, serious or
fatal injury will result.
Infants and small children must be seated in
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an appropriate BabySmart compatible in-
fant or child restraint system, which is prop-
erly secured with the vehicle's seat belt and
top tether strap, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer's instructions.
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BabySmart is a trademark of Siemens
Automotive Corp.
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