2008 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 107

Controls in detail Fastening the seat belts Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat belt outlet 1. Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. Push latch plate 2 into buckle 4 until it clicks. If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the correct height ( page 107). If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. To release the seat belt, press release button 3 and guide latch plate 2 back to seat belt outlet 1. Proper use of seat belts Do not twist the seat 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 seat belt under your arm. 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 restraints or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Warning! G Read and observe the additional warning notices printed in the "Safety and Security" section. 1 Seat belt outlet 2 Latch plate 3 Release button 4 Buckle 106