Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 72

Driving safety systems
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Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may
also be used and can be installed using the
vehicle's seat belt system. Install the child
seat according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Special seat belt retractor
G WARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt
retractor is disabled and the inertia real draws
in a portion of the seat belt. The seat belt
cannot be immediately refastened. There is
an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
Reactivate the special seat belt retractor and
secure the child restraint system properly.
The seat belt on the front-passenger side is
equipped with a special seat belt retractor.
When activated, the special seat belt
retractor ensures that the seat belt will not
slacken once the child restraint system has
been secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
Always comply with the manufacturer's
X
installation instructions.
Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat
X
belt retractor.
Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt
X
buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
Pull the seat belt out fully and let the seat
X
belt retractor retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat
belt retractor is activated.
Push down on the child restraint system to
X
take up any slack.
Removing a child restraint system/
deactivating the special seat belt retractor:
Always comply with the manufacturer's
X
installation instructions.
Press the seat belt release button and
X
guide the belt tongue to the belt outlet.
The special seat belt retractor is
deactivated.
If necessary:
Additionally move the seat backwards.
X
The special seat belt retractor is
deactivated.
If necessary:
Additionally, remove the seat belt from the
X
seat belt guide on the seat backrest and
guide the seat belt back to the belt outlet.
The special seat belt retractor is
deactivated.
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
R
( page 71)
Y
BAS (Brake Assist System) (
R
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS)
R
( page 72)
Y
®
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
R
( page 73)
Y
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
R
( page 76)
Y
ADAPTIVE BRAKE(
R
Y
®
R PRE-SAFE Brake (
Y
STEER CONTROL (
R
Y
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety
systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident nor override the laws of physics.
page 71)
Y
page 77)
page 77)
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