Mercedes Benz 2000 clk-class coupe User Manual

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Restraint systems
Technical
data
Instruments 
and controls
Operation
Driving
Instrument 
cluster display
Practical hints
Car care
Index
Unfastening of seat belts
Push the release button (3) in the belt buckle (2). Allow 
the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by 
guiding the latch plate (1).
Operation
The inertia reel stops the belt from unwinding during 
sudden vehicle stops or when quickly pulling on the 
belt. The locking function of the reel may be checked by 
quickly pulling out the belt.
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Warning!
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY.
• Seat belts can only work when used properly. 
Never wear seat belts in any other way than as 
described in this section, as that could result 
in serious injuries in case of an accident.
• Each occupant should wear their seat belt at all 
times, because seat belts help reduce the 
likelihood of and potential severity of injuries 
in accidents, including rollovers. The 
integrated restraint system includes “SRS” 
(driver airbag, front passenger airbag, door 
mounted side impact airbags), “ETR” (seat belt 
emergency tensioning retractors), and front 
seat knee bolsters. The system is designed to 
enhance the protection offered to properly 
belted occupants in certain frontal (front 
airbags) and side (side impact airbags) impacts 
which exceed preset deployment thresholds. 
• Never wear belts over rigid or breakable 
objects in or on your clothing, such as 
eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as these might 
cause injuries.
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