Seats, restraints37Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 45.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt
reminder, indicated for driver seat as
control indicator X in the tachometer
3 83, for front passenger seat as
control indicator k in the centre
console 3 81, and for rear seats by
symbols X in the Driver Information
Centre 3 88.Belt force limiters
On the front seats, stress on the body is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.
Belt pretensioners In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 84.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
232IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 160
Adjustable air vents ...................121
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........84
Airbag deactivation ................44, 84
Airbag label................................... 39 Airbag system .............................. 39
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 122
Air conditioning system .............. 114
Air intake .................................... 121
Air vents...................................... 121
Antilock brake system ................ 134
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......86
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................205
Ashtrays ....................................... 77
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................28
Automatic light control ...............106
Automatic locking ........................23
Autostop ..................................... 126
B Battery discharge protection ......112
Battery voltage ............................. 97 Belts.............................................. 37
Bicycle rack .................................. 53
Bonnet ....................................... 162Brake and clutch fluid.................210
Brake and clutch system .............85
Brake assist ............................... 135
Brake fluid .................................. 165
Brakes ............................... 134, 165
Breakdown.................................. 202
Bulb replacement ....................... 168
C Capacities .................................. 222
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................129
Central locking system ................22
Changing tyre and wheel size ...189
Charging system .......................... 84
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 47
Child restraints.............................. 45
Child restraint systems ................45
Cigarette lighter ........................... 77
City mode ................................... 138
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............113
Clock ............................................ 74
Code ............................................. 95
Collision damage repair ..............227
Colour-Info-Display .......................93
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................123
Controls ........................................ 70
234Immobiliser ............................ 26, 88
Indicators ...................................... 78
Inductive charging ........................76
Information displays...................... 88
Instrument cluster ........................78
Instrument panel fuse box .........180
Instrument panel illumination .....176
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 109
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 207
Interior lighting ............................ 109
Interior lights ...................... 109, 176
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....50
J Jump starting ............................. 201
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 66
Light switch ................................ 105
Load compartment ................24, 62
Load compartment cover .............64Loading information .....................67
Low fuel ....................................... 87
M Malfunction indicator light ............85
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 133
Manual transmission .................. 130
Manual transmission automated 130
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel-Display ........................... 88
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................109
N
New vehicle running-in ..............124
Number plate light .....................175
O Object detection systems ...........142
Odometer ..................................... 78
Oil, engine .......................... 210, 214
OnStar ........................................ 101
Operate pedal ............................... 85
Outside temperature ....................73
Overrun cut-off ........................... 125
P Parking ................................ 18, 128
Parking assist ............................ 142
Parking brake ............................ 135Parking lights ............................. 108
Performance .............................. 219
Performing work ........................162
Pollen filter ................................. 121
Power outlets ............................... 76
Power steering.............................. 86
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 194
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 230
Radio remote control ...................20
Rear carrier system ......................53
Rear floor storage cover ..............64
Rear fog light ............................... 88
Rear fog lights ........................... 108
Rear storage ................................. 63
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 73 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 210, 214
Refuelling ................................... 155 Retained power off .....................124
Reversing lights .........................109
Ride control systems ..................136
Roof load ...................................... 67
Roof rack ..................................... 67
S Safety belts ................................... 37
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34