2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 63

Safety and security Occupant safety X X X Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3 until it clicks. If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the correct height. If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. X X X Lowering: Press and hold release button 2. Slide seat belt height adjuster 1 downward. Release button 2 and make sure seat belt height adjuster 1 engages into place. Seat belt outlet height adjustment Releasing the seat belts X Press seat belt release button 4 (Y page 61). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate 2 (Y page 61). 1 Seat belt outlet 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Seat belt release button X X 1 Seat belt height adjuster 2 Release button X With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt out of 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. Raising: Slide seat belt height adjuster 1 upward. Seat belt height adjuster 1 engages in different positions. ! 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 its effectiveness, 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 Center. Z 61