2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 59

Occupant safety on and off in the on-board computer (Y page 209). 57 Belt warning for driver and front passenger Regardless of whether the driver's and frontpassenger seat belts have already been fastened, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds each time the engine is started. It then goes out once the driver and the front passenger have fastened their seat belts. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after the engine is started, an additional warning tone will sound. The warning tone goes out after approximately six seconds or once the driver's seat belt is fastened. If after six seconds the driver or frontpassenger have not fastened their seat belts and the doors are closed: Rthe Seat belt outlet height adjustment You can adjust the seat belt height on the driver's seat and the front-passenger seat. Adjust the belt to a height that allows the upper part of the seat belt to be routed across the center of your shoulder. X To raise: slide the belt sash guide upwards. The belt sash guide engages in various positions. X To lower: press and hold belt sash guide release :. X Slide the belt sash guide downwards. X Release belt sash guide release : and make sure that the belt sash guide has engaged. Releasing seat belts X Press release button ? (Y page 55) and guide belt tongue ; back towards belt sash guide :. ! Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue will be trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism. This could damage the door, the door trim panel and the seat belt. Damaged seat belts can no longer fulfill their protective function and must be replaced. Consult an authorized MercedesBenz Center. 7 seat belt warning lamp remains illuminated as long as either the driver's or front-passenger seat belt is not fastened. Rif the vehicle speed once exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h), the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up. Additionally, a warning tone will sound with increasing intensity for a maximum of 60 seconds or until the driver's and front-passenger seat belt are fastened. If the driver/front passenger unfasten their seat belt while the vehicle is in motion, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up and a warning tone sounds again. The warning tone ceases even if the driver or front passenger have still not fastened their seat belt after 60 seconds. The 7 seat belt warning lamp stops flashing but continues to be illuminated. After the vehicle has come to a standstill, the warning tone is reactivated and the 7 seat belt warning lamp flashes again if the vehicle speed has exceeded 15 mph (25 km/h). The 7 seat belt warning lamp only goes out if: Rboth the driver and the front passenger have fastened their seat belts Z Safety