Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Fastening and Adjusting Seat Belts
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan is a luxury vehicle that features advanced safety features, including seat belts that are designed to provide maximum protection to occupants in the event of a collision. The seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan are adjustable and equipped with pre-tensioners and force limiters to help reduce the risk of injury. They also come with height adjusters to ensure that the seat belt is in the correct position for maximum safety. In addition, the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan are equipped with reminders to remind occupants to fasten their seat belts before driving. Overall, the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan are an integral part of the vehicle’s safety system, providing occupants with the protection they need to stay safe on the road.
2023 Mercedes Benz S-Class Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
Fastening and Adjusting Seat Belts
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply, the seat belt retractor locks. The seat belt strap cannot be pulled out any further. Vehicles with illuminated design seat belt buckles: the illumination on the seat belt buckle does not indicate that the seat belt buckle is functioning correctly.
- Always engage seat belt tongue 1 of the seat belt into seat belt buckle 2 of the corresponding seat.
- To adjust the seat belt height: press button 3 on the seat belt outlet and slide the seat belt outlet to the desired position.
- To engage the seat belt outlet: release button 3 and ensure that the seat belt outlet engages.
NOTE
Deployment of components of the restraint system when the front passenger seat is unoccupied and a seat belt is buckled. When the front passenger seat is unoccupied and the seat belt tongue of the seat belt is engaged in the seat belt buckle, components of the restraint system may deploy unnecessarily on the front passenger side, e.g. the Emergency Tensioning Device.
- Only buckle the seat belts as intended.
Observe the information on the child seat safety feature of the seat belt.
The function of the Restraint System Warning Lamp
When the vehicle is switched on, a self-test is performed, during which the restraint system warning lamp 6 lights up. It goes out no later than a few seconds after the vehicle is started. The components of the restraint system are then functional.
A malfunction has occurred in the restraint system if:
- The restraint system warning lamp 6 does not light up when the vehicle is switched on.
- The restraint system warning lamp 6 lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey.
If components of the restraint system have been deployed, the restraint system warning lamp 6 lights up continuously.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system. Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident.
- Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles:
if the restraint system is malfunctioning, the automatic high-voltage emergency shutoff may not function.
DANGER
Risk of fatal injuries due to malfunctions of the automatic high-voltage emergency shutoff. In the event of an accident, the high-voltage onboard electrical system may not be deactivated as intended. You may be electrocuted if you touch the damaged parts of the high-voltage onboard electrical system.
- Have the automatic high-voltage emergency shutoff checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop?
- After an accident, switch off the vehicle immediately.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop.
The function of the Seat Belt Warning Lamp
The seat belt warning lamp ü lights up for six seconds every time the vehicle is started. In addition, a warning tone may sound. When the driver’s and front passenger’s doors are closed and the driver and front passenger have fastened their seat belts, the seat belt warning goes out.
The seat belt warning will light up during a journey if:
- The vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h and the driver’s or front passenger seat belt is not fastened.
- The driver or front passenger unfastens their seat belt while the vehicle is in motion.
The function of the Rear Seat Belt Status Display
The rear seat belt status display on the driver’s display reminds you that all vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts correctly. In addition, a warning tone may sound. If a person unfastens a seat belt in the rear passenger compartment while the vehicle is moving, the rear seat belt status display appears again.
Display on the Driver’s Display
Every time the vehicle is switched on, the rear seat belt status display informs you for a certain amount of time which rear seat belt is not fastened.
You can determine the status of the rear seat belt by the colour of the seat symbol on the driver’s display as follows:
- Gray: The rear seat belt is not fastened.
- Green: The seat belt tongue of a rear seat belt is engaged in the seat belt buckle of the displayed seat.
- Red: The person in the rear seat has unfastened their seatbelt.
The function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps (front passenger airbag)
The PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps display the status of the front passenger airbag. If the front passenger seat is occupied or a child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat, you must make sure both before and during the journey that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct for the situation.
WARNING
Risk of potentially fatal injuries due to objects trapped under the front passenger seat, Objects trapped under the front passenger seat may interfere with the function of the automatic front passenger air bag shutoff or damage the system.
- Do not stow any objects under the front passenger seat.
- When the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure that no objects have become trapped beneath the front passenger seat.
Self-test: when the vehicle is switched on, both the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator lamps light up simultaneously for several seconds.
After the self-test, you can determine the status of the front passenger airbag as follows:
- Front passenger airbag disabled: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up continuously.
AIR BAG OFF lights up continuously.
The front passenger airbag will not be deployed in the event of an accident. If PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF is lit, no one may use the front passenger seat. If a rearward-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat, PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF must be lit continuously.
- Front passenger airbag enabled: PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for up to 60 seconds or until both the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator lamps go out.
- The front passenger airbag may be deployed during an accident. If the front passenger airbag is in this status, no rearward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat.
If you are driving with a child in the vehicle, observe the information in the chapter “Children in the Vehicle”.
WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to a disabled front passenger airbag. The front passenger airbag is disabled when the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit. A person in the front passenger seat could then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit.
If the front passenger seat is occupied, always ensure that:
- The classification of the person in the front passenger seat is correct and the front passenger airbag is enabled or disabled by the person in the front passenger seat.
- The front passenger seat has been moved as far back as possible.
- The person is seated correctly.
Both before and during the journey, seat.
Malfunction of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp and the 6 restraint system indicator lamp light up simultaneously. In this case, no one may use the front passenger seat and no child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat. Have the automatic front passenger airbag shut-off checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects:
R Child restraint system on the front passenger ensures that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct.
Deactivating or activating the front passenger airbag
The automatic front passenger airbag shutoff can deactivate or activate the front passenger airbag according to the situation. This happens automatically as a result of the classification of the person or child restraint system on the front passenger seat. You cannot manually deactivate or activate the front passenger airbag.
Also, observe the following information:
- For the status of the front passenger airbag, see “Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps”.
- For notes on using the front passenger seat, see” Information on the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff”.
- If you are driving with a child in the vehicle, observe the chapter “Children in the vehicle”.
The function of the REAR SEAT AIR BAG indicator lamps
- Left rear seat
- Right rear seat
You can disable or enable the rear airbags individually via the multimedia system.
Self-test: when the vehicle is switched on, both the REAR SEAT AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator lamps light up simultaneously for several seconds.
After the self-test, you can determine the status of the rear airbag as follows:
- Rear airbag disabled: REAR SEAT AIR BAG OFF lights up continuously.
The rear airbag will not be deployed in the event of an accident. - Rear airbag enabled: REAR SEAT AIR BAG ON lights up for up to 60 seconds or until both the REAR SEAT AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator lamps go out.
- The rear airbag may be deployed during an accident.
Information on the rear airbag in the seat back-rest of the front seat, Before beginning the journey, observe the information on the rear airbag. Make sure the status of each rear airbag is correct for the situation. Enabling/disabling the rear airbag via the multi-media system.
Multimedia system:
Home > Settings > Vehicle > Occupant Protection
- Enable or disable the desired rear airbag under Rear Airbags.
Information on the child restraint system
When installing a child restraint system, observe the notes in “Children in the vehicle”. Notes on the child restraint system on the front passenger seat.
WARNING
Risk of injury or fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag is enabled.
If the front passenger airbag is enabled, a child in the front passenger seat may be struck by the front passenger airbag in the event of an accident.
- NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENA-BLED FRONT AIR BAG. This can result in the DEATH of or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD.
Also, pay particular attention to the notes on rear-ward-facing or forward-facing child restraint systems on the front passenger seat.
Notes for vehicles with rear airbags
If you install a child restraint system on the left or right rear seat, pay particular attention to the notes for vehicles with rear air bag.
Notes for vehicles with belt airbags
If you install a child restraint system on the left or right rear seat, pay particular attention to the information on the belt airbag in the rear seat belt.
FAQ
How many seat belts are in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan comes with five seat belts.
Are the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan adjustable?
Yes, the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan are adjustable.
Are the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan equipped with pre-tensioners?
Yes, the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan are equipped with pre-tensioners.
What is the purpose of pre-tensioners in seat belts?
Pre-tensioners are designed to tighten the seat belts and remove slack in the event of a collision, helping to reduce the risk of injury.
Are the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan equipped with force limiters?
Yes, the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan are equipped with force limiters.
What is the purpose of force limiters in seat belts?
Force limiters are designed to reduce the force exerted by the seat belt on the occupant’s body in the event of a collision, helping to reduce the risk of injury.
Are the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan equipped with height adjusters?
Yes, the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan are equipped with height adjusters.
What is the purpose of height adjusters in seat belts?
Height adjusters allow the seat belts to be adjusted to fit occupants of different heights, ensuring that the seat belt is in the correct position for maximum safety.
Are the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan equipped with reminders?
Yes, the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan are equipped with reminders.
What is the purpose of seat belt reminders?
Seat belt reminders are designed to remind occupants to fasten their seat belts before driving, helping to improve safety.
Are the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan equipped with pretensioning?
Yes, the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan are equipped with pretensioning.
What is the purpose of pretensioning in seat belts?
Pretensioning is designed to tighten the seat belts in the event of a collision, helping to reduce the risk of injury.
Are the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan equipped with airbags?
No, the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan are not equipped with airbags.
Can the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan be replaced if they are damaged?
Yes, the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan can be replaced if they are damaged.
Are the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan covered under warranty?
Yes, the seat belts in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan are covered under the vehicle’s warranty.
Useful Link
View Full User Guide: Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS SEDAN 2023 User Manual
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2023 Mercedes Benz S-Class Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)