Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 280 4MATIC Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Driving
Belt outlet height adjustment
Adjust seat belt so that shoulder portion is
located as close as possible to the middle
of your shoulder (it should not touch the
neck or pass under the arm).
Belt outlet, front seats
4 Release button
Raising
̈ Slide belt outlet upward.
Lowering
̈ Press button 4 and slide belt outlet
downward.
For more information, see “Safety guide-
lines for the seat belt, emergency tension-
ing device and air bag” (
page 66).
Proper use of seat belts
ț Do not twist the seat belt when fasten-
ing.
ț Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder
portion is located as close as possible
to the middle of the shoulder (it should
not touch the neck). Never pass the
shoulder portion of the belt under your
arm. For this purpose, you can adjust
the height of the belt outlet.
ț Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.
ț Place the seat backrest in a nearly
upright position.
ț Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
ț Do not fasten a seat belt around a
person and another object at the same
time.
ț When using a seat belt to secure infant
or toddler restraints or children in
booster seats, always follow the child
seat manufacturer’s instructions.
ț Check your seat belt during travel to
make sure that it is properly posi-
tioned.
ț Make sure that the seat belt is always
fitted snugly. Take special care of this
when wearing loose clothing.