Mercedes-Benz 2008 C-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Fastening the seat belts
ț Check your seat belt during travel to
make sure it is properly positioned.
ț Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care of this when
wearing loose clothing.
For more information, see “Seat belts”
(
page 46).
Seat belt height adjustment
You can adjust the height of the seat belt
for the driver’s and front passenger seat.
1 Release button
̈ Raising: Slide the seat belt height ad-
juster upward.
The seat belt height adjuster engages
in different positions.
̈ Lowering: Press and hold release
button 1.
̈ Slide the seat belt height adjuster
downward.
̈ Release button1 and make sure the
seat belt height adjuster engages into
place.
Warning! G
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in
the door or in the seat adjustment mecha-
nism. This could damage the seat belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the effective-
ness 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.
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be re-
placed. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.