2003 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 38
2003 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Getting started Driving With a smooth motion, pull the belt from the seat belt outlet 1. Place the belt over your shoulder. Push the latch plate 2 into the buckle 3 until it clicks. If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. 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 or pass under the arm). Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen. 1 Seat belt housing 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Release button Place the seat backrest in a nearly upright position. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Warning! G Warning! G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body. Read and observe the additional warning notices in the "Safety and Security" section ( page 58). Warning! G Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. 38