2001 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 63

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 60 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems If you believe that, even with the use of these guidelines, it would be safer for your front passenger seat occupant to have the passenger side door mounted side airbag deactivated, then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written election to do so at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost. Please contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Client Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details. Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag Warning! • Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Use only belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. • Airbags and ETR's are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An airbag or emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) that was activated must be replaced. • Do not pass belts over sharp edges. • Do not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the belts. • No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the "SRS". This includes changing or removing any component or part of the "SRS", the installation of additional trim material, badges etc. over the steering wheel hub, passenger airbag cover, or door trim panels, and installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on or near "SRS" components and wiring. Keep area between airbags and occupants free of objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).