2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 44

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 42 Version: 2.11.8.1 42 Occupant safety Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the seat belt. Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effectiveness of the seat belts. X Safety and security Fastening the seat belts G Warning! Children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see section "Children in the vehicle". A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Push latch plate ; into buckle = until it clicks. X If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. The passenger lap/shoulder belt has a special seat belt retractor to secure child restraints properly. For more information on special seat belt retractors, see "Infant and child restraint systems" (Y page 45). To release the seat belt with seat belt release button ?, see (Y page 42). Releasing the seat belts X Press seat belt release button ? (Y page 42). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding latch plate ; (Y page 42). ! 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 passenger to fasten your seat belts. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the engine is started, an additional warning chime will sound. The warning chime goes out after approximately 6 seconds or once the driver's seat belt is fastened. X With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt out of the seat belt outlet. Loop : guides the seat belt. X Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips.