Occupant Safety - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

systems for infants and children, see
"Children in the vehicle" (
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 Device (ETD) for
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seat belts
Seat belt force limiter
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SRS reduces the risk of vehicle occupants
coming into contact with parts of the
vehicle's interior in the event of an accident.
It can also reduce the forces to which vehicle
occupants are subjected during an accident.
SRS warning lamp
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If SRS is malfunctioning, child restraint
system components may be triggered
unintentionally or might not be triggered at all
in the event of an accident with a high rate of
vehicle deceleration. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Have SRS checked and repaired immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
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.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the 6 SRS warning lamp
goes out while the engine is running.
There is a malfunction if:
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Safety guidelines for seat belts,
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and air bags
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Occupant safety

the 6 SRS warning lamp does not light
up when the ignition is switched on
the engine is running and the 6 SRS
warning lamp does not go out after a few
seconds
the engine is running and the 6 SRS
warning lamp lights up again
WARNING
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check your national disposal
guidelines. In California, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm.
Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced.
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts, as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash, they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Do not make any modifications to the SRS
wiring or components.
Do not modify or remove any components
or parts of the SRS.
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