Mercedes-Benz 2008 ML 350 Automobile User Manual


 
53
Getting started
Driving
̈ With a smooth motion, pull the belt out
of seat belt outlet 1.
̈ Place the shoulder portion of the belt
across the top of your shoulder and the
lap portion across your hips.
̈ Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3
(
page 52) until it clicks.
̈ If necessary, tighten the lap portion to
a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion
up.
Seat belt height adjustment
1 Release button
̈ Press release button 1 and move the
seat belt height adjuster upward or
downward.
Proper use of seat belts
ț Do not twist the belt when fastening.
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
(
page 53).
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 position
that is as upright as possible.
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. 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 periodically
during travel to make sure that it is
properly positioned.
ț Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care of this when
wearing loose clothing.