2010 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 54

52 Occupant safety All lap/shoulder belts except the driver's seat belt have special seat belt retractors to secure child restraints properly. For more information on special seat belt retractors, see "Infant and child restraint systems" (Y page 57). To release the seat belt with seat belt release button ?, see (Y page 52). The seat belt adjustment function adjusts the seat belts on both front seats to the upper body of the respective vehicle occupant. The seat belt will be pulled slightly tighter for that purpose when Ryou Safety and security engage the latch plate into the buckle and then turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 SmartKey in the starter switch is in position 2 and you then engage the latch plate in the buckle Seat belt outlet height adjustment Rthe The seat belt adjustment function takes place with a certain amount of retracting force when the system senses slack between the vehicle occupant and the seat belt. Do not retain the seat belt during this procedure. You can activate or deactivate the seat belt adjustment function via the control system (Y page 236). X Raising: Slide the seat belt outlet height adjuster upward. The seat belt outlet height adjuster engages in different positions. Releasing the seat belts X X Lowering: Press and hold release button :. X Slide the seat belt outlet height adjuster downward. X Release release button : and make sure the seat belt outlet height adjuster engages into place. The seat belts for the rear outer seats are adjusted automatically. Press seat belt release button ? (Y page 51). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding latch plate ; (Y page 51). Seat belt adjustment function Depending on vehicle production date, your vehicle may be equipped with this function. ! Make sure the seat belt retracts completely. Otherwise the seat belt and/or latch plate could 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. Enhanced seat belt reminder system When the engine is started, the seat belt telltale 7 will always illuminate for 6 seconds to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.