Mercedes Benz 2009 M-Class User Manual

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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
Do not twist the belt when fastening.
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).
Position the lap belt as low as possible 
on your hips (over hip joint) and not 
across the abdomen.
Place the seat backrest in a nearly 
upright position.
Never use a seat belt for more than one 
person at a time.
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.
Check your seat belt periodically 
during travel to make sure that it is 
properly positioned.
Make sure the seat belt is always fitted 
snugly. Take special care of this when 
wearing loose clothing.