Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual page 51

properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
! Make sure that the seat belt retracts fully.
The seat belt or belt buckle may otherwise
become trapped in the door or the seat
adjustment mechanism. This could
damage the door, door trim panels and the
seat belt. Damaged seat belts can no
longer fulfill their protective function and
must be replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop.
To fasten the seat belt: adjust the seat
X
and move the backrest to an almost vertical
position ( page 80).
Y
Pull the seat belt smoothly through belt
X
sash guide ;.
Without twisting it, guide the shoulder
X
section of the seat belt across the middle
of your shoulder and the lap section across
your hips.
Occupant safety
Engage belt tongue = in seat belt buckle
X
A.
The upper part of the seat belt must be
X
routed across the middle of your shoulder.
Adjust the seat belt to the appropriate
height as necessary.
If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
X
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
To raise the seat belt: slide belt sash
X
guide ; upwards.
Belt sash guide ; engages in various
positions.
To lower the seat belt: press and hold
X
release button :.
Adjust belt sash guide ; to the
X
appropriate height.
Let go of release button : and make sure
X
that belt sash guide ; has engaged.
To release the seat belt: press release
X
button ? on seat belt buckle A.
Guide seat belt to belt sash guide ;.
X
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the
driver's seat belt, are equipped with a special
seat belt retractor. This helps to secure the
child restraint system properly in the vehicle.
For further information on "Special seat belt
retractors", see ( page 54).
Y
Belt warning for drivers and co-drivers
Regardless of whether the driver's and co-
driver's seat belts have already been
fastened, the 7 seat belt warning lamp
lights up for six seconds each time the engine
is started. It then goes out if the driver and
the co-driver have fastened their seat belts.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. This warning tone switches
off after approximately six seconds or once
the driver's seat belt is fastened.
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