2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 55
2009 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Safety and security Occupant safety 5/ indicator lamp illuminates. If an adult occupant is properly sitting on the passenger seat and the system classifies the occupant as an adult, the 5/ indicator lamp will illuminate and go out after approximately 6 seconds. If the seat is not occupied and the system classifies the passenger seat as being empty, the 5/ indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out. instead of increasing protection for the child. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation of child seats. your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt. The air bags can only protect as intended if the occupants are properly wearing their seat belts. Seat belts Safety notes The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces. Even where this is not the case, all vehicle occupants should have their seat belts fastened whenever the vehicle is in motion. For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see "Children in the vehicle" (Y page 60). G Warning! If the 5/ indicator lamp does not illuminate, the system is not functioning. You must contact an authorized MercedesBenz Center before seating any child on the passenger seat. For more information, see the "Practical hints" section (Y page 305). G Warning! Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the OCS. The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with the passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the child in case of an accident, G Warning! Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passenger is properly restrained. You and your passenger should always wear seat belts. Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases G Warning! Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and the seat belt is properly positioned on the body. Z 53