Introduction - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

tamper with electronic components or their
software.
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
seat belts
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child restraint systems
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LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
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Additional protection is provided by:
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
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NECK-PRO head restraints
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PRE-SAFE
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roll bar
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air bag system components with:
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^a indicator lamp
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front-passenger seat with Occupant
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Classification System (OCS)
The different air bag systems work
independently of each other. The protective
functions of the system work in conjunction
with each other. Not all air bags are always
deployed in an accident.
i See "Children in the vehicle" for
information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle restraint
systems for infants and children
( Y page 54).
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Introduction

SRS consists of:
the 6 SRS warning lamp
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air bags
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the air bag control unit with crash sensors
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Emergency Tensioning Devices
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belt force limiters
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SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
Occupant safety
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS warning lamp
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WARNING
The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction if the 6 SRS indicator lamp:
does not light up at all
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does not go out after approximately four
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seconds after the engine is started
lights up after the engine is started or while
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the vehicle is in motion
For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly
recommends that you have the system
checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop. SRS may otherwise fail
to activate when it is needed in the event of
an accident, which could lead to serious or
fatal injuries. SRS might also be activated
unexpectedly and unnecessarily, which could
also result in injury.
In addition, work carried out improperly on
SRS may render SRS inoperative or cause
unintended air bag deployment. Work on the
SRS system should only be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for details. USA only: for further information,
contact our Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
SRS functions are checked regularly when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the SRS 6 indicator lamp
goes out while the engine is running.
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