2007 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 69

Getting started Parking and locking Releasing seat belts Press the seat belt release button ( page 52). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate. Locking i If you hear a warning signal, you have Warning! G forgotten to switch off the exterior lamps before opening the driver's door. In addition the message Switch off lights appears in the multifunction display. Switch off the exterior lamps. ! Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get caught or pinched in the door or in the seat mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or cause damage to the door and/or door trim panel. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are around. Before closing doors, make sure there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing. Exit the vehicle and close all doors and the tailgate. Locking with the SmartKey Press button ‹ on the SmartKey ( page 38). With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed. For more information, see "Locking and unlocking" ( page 112). Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 68