Mercedes-Benz E320 Operator's Manual page 51

Warning!
It is very important for your safety to
always be in a properly seated
position and to wear your seat belt.
For maximum protection in the event
of a collision always be in normal
seated position with your back against
the backrest. Fasten your seat belt
and ensure that it is properly
positioned on the body.
Since the airbag inflates with
considerable speed and force, a
proper seating and hands on steering
wheel position will help to keep you in
a safe distance from the airbag:
• Sit properly belted in an upright
position with your back against
the backrest.
• Adjust the driver seat as far as
possible rearward, still
permitting proper operation of
vehicle controls.
• Do not lean with your head or
chest close to the steering wheel
or dashboard.
• Keep hands on the outside of
steering wheel rim. Placing
hands and arms inside the rim
can increase the risk and
potential severity of hand/arm
injury when the driver front
airbag inflates.
• Adjust the passenger seat as far
as possible rearward from the
dashboard, especially when a
child restraint is installed.
• Infants and small children should
only be seated in an infant or child
restraint which is properly
secured.
• Rear-facing child restraints must
not be used in a front seat.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in severe injuries to you or
other occupants.
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