belt MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2016 MY16 Operator’s Manual

Overview ........................................124
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 127
Selector lever ................................ 124
Selector lever positions ................. 124
Shift ranges ................................... 125
Starting the engine ........................ 120
Touchshift ...................................... 125
Trailer towing ................................. 126
Transmission oil change ................ 282
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 127
AUX port ............................................. 211
Auxiliary heater
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating heater
booster mode ................................ 111
Adjusting ....................................... 173
Conditions for switching on ........... 108
Heating time .................................. 107
Important safety notes .................. 106
Operating with the button (control
panel) ............................................ 108
Operation with the remote con-
trol ................................................. 109
Operation with the timer ................ 114
Selecting a switch-on time ............. 108
Setting the switch-on time ............. 109
see Auxiliary heating
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary warm-air heater
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 287
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 89
Backup lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Display message ............................ 182
Function/notes ................................ 54 Indicator lamp ................................ 195
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery
Isolating switch .............................. 118
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................6 1
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Replacing ......................................... 61
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 232
Charge indicator lamp ................... 198
Charging ........................................ 232
Disconnecting and connecting ....... 229
Disconnecting and connecting
(engine compartment) ................... 231
Display message ............................ 192
Important safety notes .................. 227
Installing/removing (engine com-
partment) ....................................... 231
Jump starting ................................. 242
Location ......................................... 228
Removing and installing ................. 230
Removing and installing the floor
covering ......................................... 228
Before driving off
Important safety notes .................. 120
Belt
see Seat belts
Bleeding the fuel system .................. 123
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ......... 146, 173
Notes/function .............................. 144
Trailer towing ................................. 146
Bottle holder
see Cup holder
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level ......................... 223
Display message ............................ 183
Notes ............................................. 283
Warning lamp ................................. 195
4Index

Brake force distribution, elec-
tronicsee EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 89
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 182
Indicator lamp ................................ 198
Brake pads/linings
New ............................................... 136
Brake system
Malfunction .................................... 182
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 53
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 143
Applying the parking brake ............ 131
BAS .................................................. 54
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 283
Checking brake fluid level .............. 223
Display messages .......................... 182
EBD .................................................. 54
Important safety notes .................. 135
Maintenance .................................. 195
New brake pads/linings ................ 136
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 136
Riding tips ...................................... 135
Breakdown
Fire extinguisher ............................ 242
First-aid kit .................................... 241
Jump-starting ................................. 242
Reflective safety jacket .................. 241
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 240
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning triangle ............................ 241
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulb
see Changing bulbs
Bulb failure indicator .......................... 79C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 22
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Access step in the bumper ............ 237
Car wash ........................................ 233
Display ........................................... 237
Exterior lights ................................ 236
Interior ........................................... 237
Notes ............................................. 233
Paint .............................................. 235
Plastic trim .................................... 238
Power washer ................................ 234
Rear view camera .......................... 236
Roof lining ...................................... 238
Seat belt ........................................ 238
Seat cover ..................................... 238
Selector lever ................................ 238
Sensors ......................................... 236
Sliding door ................................... 237
Steering wheel ............................... 238
Step (electrical) ............................. 237
Trim pieces .................................... 238
Washing by hand ........................... 234
Washing the engine ....................... 234
Wheels ........................................... 235
Windows ........................................ 235
Wiper blades .................................. 235
Cargo compartment
Activating/deactivating ventila-
tion ................................................ 117
Cargo compartment floor ................... 28
Cargo tie-down points and tie
downs
Important safety notes .................. 214
Cargo tie-down rings
Installing ........................................ 216
Permissible tensile load ................. 285
Carrier system
Ladder rack ................................... 217
CD player/CD changer ...................... 168
Cell phone
see Mobile phone
Center console overview .................... 35
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Central lockingAutomatic locking ............................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 64
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 59
Locking/unlocking manually ............ 64
Central locking system
see Central locking
Changing bulbs
Additional indicators (roof) .............. 91
Additional turn signals ..................... 88
Backup lamp (Chassis Cab) ............. 90
Backup lamps .................................. 89
Bi-Xenon bulbs ................................. 86
Brake lamps ..................................... 89
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab) .............. 90
Cornering lamps .............................. 87
Courtesy lights ................................. 91
Daytime running lamps (halogen
headlamps) ...................................... 87
Display message ............................ 185
Front interior light ............................ 92
High-beam headlamps ..................... 87
Interior light ..................................... 92
Interior lighting ................................ 92
License plate lamp ........................... 90
License plate lamp (Chassis Cab) .... 90
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 87
Overview of lamp types (front
bulbs) ............................................... 86
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs, Cargo Van/Passenger
Van) ................................................. 89
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs, Chassis Cab) ......................... 90
Parking lamps .................................. 87
Perimeter lamp .......................... 90, 91
Rear fog lamp .................................. 89
Rear fog lamp (Chassis Cab) ............ 90
Rear interior light ............................. 92
Standing lamps (rear, Chassis
Cab) ................................................. 90
Standing lamps (rear) ...................... 89
Tail lamps ........................................ 89
Tail lamps (Chassis Cab) .................. 90
Turn signals (front) ........................... 88
T

urn signals (rear, Chassis Cab) ....... 90
Turn signals (rear) ............................ 89 Warning and indicator lamps ......... 203
see Replacing bulbs
Changing bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
Checklist
Before driving off-road ................... 138
Child
Restraint system .............................. 48
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 51
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 49
On the front-passenger seat ............ 51
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 51
Top Tether ....................................... 50
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 51
Rear door ......................................... 52
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 48
Chock ................................................. 132
Cigarette lighter ................................ 209
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 236
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 237
Climate control
Air conditioning in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 101
Air-conditioning system ................... 99
Auxiliary heating ............................ 106
Checking/cleaning the air filter
(rear-compartment air condition-
ing) ................................................ 225
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 102
Defrosting the windows ................. 103
Heating ............................................ 98
Heating in the rear compartment ... 100
Important safety notes .................... 97
Operating the cargo compartment
air vents ......................................... 117
Overview of systems ........................ 97
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 104
Problems with the windshield
heating .......................................... 104
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing ................................................. 101
Rear-compartment heating ............ 100
6Index

Rain and light sensorSetting the sensitivity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 173
Windshield wiper .............................. 93
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) .................................. 174
Rear bench seat
Installing/removing (Passenger
Van) ................................................. 75
Stowage compartment (crewcab) .. 207
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 101
Setting the air vents ...................... 106
Rear door
Child-proof locks .............................. 52
Important safety notes .................... 68
Opening/closing .............................. 68
Opening/closing from inside ........... 69
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 89
Switching on/off .............................. 80
Rear fog lamp (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Rear interior light
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear rack
Notes ............................................. 216
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 236
Important safety notes .................. 154
Switching on .................................. 154
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 104
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Rear window wiper ............................. 94
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Rear-compartment air-condition-
ing system
see Climate control
Rear-compartment heating
see Climate control
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare mode ............................... 78
Refilling
DEF filler neck ............................... 129 Important safety notes (Diesel
Exhaust Fluid – DEF) ...................... 129
Refilling procedure (Diesel
Exhaust Fluid – DEF) ...................... 129
Refrigerant ......................................... 284
Refueling
Fuel filler flap ................................. 128
Fuel gauge ..................................... 162
Important safety notes (fuel) ......... 127
Refueling procedure (fuel) ............. 128
see Fuel
Releasing the parki
ng lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 127
Remote control
Changing the operating duration
(auxiliary heating) .......................... 110
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating ) ........................................ 111
Switching on/off (auxiliary heat-
ing) ................................................ 110
Synchronizing (auxiliary heating) ... 110
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................... 86
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 111
Replacing the fuel filter .................... 202
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Restraint system
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp (function) .......... 39, 198
Reverse warning feature .................. 122
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23
Roof carrier
Maximum payload .......................... 286
Notes ............................................. 216
Roof load (roof carrier) ..................... 286
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 47
Operating safety .............................. 25
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 42
Cleaning ......................................... 238
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Removing/mounting ...................... 273
Specia lsea tbelt retractor .................. 48
Specialist worksho p............................ 26
Speed ,controlling
see Cruis econtrol
Speedomete r
Digital (vehicles wit hsteerin g
whee lbuttons ).............................. .170
Digital (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 163
Selecting display unit (vehicles
with steering- wheel buttons) ........1 70
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 87
Replacing bulbs (rear) ......................8 9
Standing lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs (rear) ......................9 0
Start-off assist
Display message ............................1 82
Starting (engine) ................................ 120
Station
see Radio
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 77
Button overview ............................... 35
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Step
see Electrical step
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 24
Stowage spaces
see Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 05
Glove box ....................................... 204
Important safety notes .................. 204
Paper holder .................................. 207
Stowage compartment above the
windshield ..................................... 206
Stowage compartment in the cen-
ter console ..................................... 206
Stowage compartment in the
dashboard ...................................... 205
Stowage space above the head-
liner ............................................... 206 Stowage space u
nder the rear
bench seat ..................................... 207
Stowage space under the twin co-
driver's seat ................................... 206
Summer tires ..................................... 249
Switch unit
see Control panel
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 56
Switching the heater booster func-
tion on/off ......................................... 111
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ............. 172
Swivel seat ........................................... 73
T
Tachometer ........................................ 162
Tail lamps
Changing ......................................... 90
Replacing bulbs ............................... 89
see Lights
Tail lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 162
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 174
Reserve fuel warning lamp ............. 200
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 277
Cargo tie-down points .................... 285
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 285
Loading rails .................................. 285
Roof carrier .................................... 286
Tires/wheels ......................... 257, 272
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 286
Vehicle data ................................... 285
Telephone .................................. 210, 211
Telephone (on-board computer)
Accepting an incoming call ............ 175
Display messages .......................... 193
Numbers from the phone book ...... 175
Operating ....................................... 175
Redialing ........................................ 176
Rejecting or ending a call .............. 175
Temperature
Outside temperature ...................... 162
Setting (climate control) ................ 102
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Twin front-passenger seatStowage compartment .................. 206
Two-way radios
Type approval/frequency .............. 275
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 266
U
Unlocking
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 64
USB port ............................................. 211
V
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 192
Electronics ..................................... 275
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 168
Limited Warranty ............................. 22
Loading .......................................... 258
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 59
Lowering ........................................ 271
Maintenance .................................... 23
Operating safety .............................. 25
Parking for a long period ................ 132
Pulling away ................................... 121
Raising ........................................... 268
Registration ..................................... 27
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 130
Towing away .................................. 243
Transporting .................................. 246
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 59
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies ..................................... 27
Body/equipment mounting direc-
tives for trucks ................................. 27
Vehicle data ....................................... 285
Vehicle identification number .......... 276
Vehicle identification plate .............. 276
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 240 Vents
see Air vents
Voltage supply
Fuses ............................................. 246
W
Warning Stickers ........................................... 24
Warning and indicator lamp
Diesel particle filter ....................... 201
Power assistance for the steering .. 203
Warning and indicator lamps
Brakes ........................................... 195
Check Engine ................................. 200
Coolant .......................................... 199
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 197
Electrical step ................................ 203
ESP
®.............................................. 194
ESP®function ................................ 197
Overview .......................................... 33
Seat belt ........................................ 203
Warning lamp .................................... 241
Warning triangle ................................ 241
Warning- and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 195
Air filter .......................................... 201
ASR ................................................ 194
BAS ................................................ 195
Battery charge ............................... 198
Brake wear .................................... 198
Bulbs .............................................. 203
Doors ............................................. 203
Engine oil level ............................... 198
Preglow .......................................... 201
Reserve fuel ................................... 200
Tire pressure monitor .................... 202
Water separator ............................. 202
Windshield washer fluid ................. 202
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid
Adding ........................................... 224
Capacities ...................................... 285
Display message ............................ 193
Indicator lamp ................................ 202
Notes ............................................. 284
Wiping with ...................................... 93
20Index

tion with other information (if necessary, after
consultation with an authorized expert), could
be traced to a person.
Examples include:
Raccident reports
Rdamage to the vehicle
Rwitness statements
Further additional functions that have been con-
tractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi-
cle as well. The additional functions include, for
example, vehicle location in case of an emer-
gency.
COMAND/mbrace (Canada: TELEAID)
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain sit-
uations, and the location of the vehicle may be
compiled through COMAND or the mbrace sys-
tem.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace
Terms and Conditions.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like sit-
uations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in under-
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
RHow various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
RWhether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
RHow far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
RHow fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situa- tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR
under normal driving conditions and no personal
data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash loca-
tion) are recorded. However, other parties, such
as l
aw enforcement could combine the EDR data
with the type of personally identifying data rou-
tinely acquired during a crash investigation.
Access to the vehicle and/or the EDR is needed
to read data that is recorded by an EDR, and
special equipment is required. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing the
vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat-
ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci-
dent claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash
Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract
data from the EDR is commercially available,
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly
disclaims any and all liability arising from the
extraction of this information by unauthorized
Mercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if
the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the
lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law enforce- ment; by federal, state or local government; in
connection with or arising out of litigation invol v-
i

ng MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or,
as required by law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the
Restraint System Module. Tampering with, alter-
ing, modifying or removing the EDR component
may result in a malfunction of the Restraint Sys-
tem Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted.
This means that in the event of such conflict, the
federal regulation governs. As of February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.
30Introduction

FunctionPage
¦Fluid level too low in wind-
shield washer/headlamp
cleaning system
202
åDEF supply low or contami-
nated/diluted162
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction197
ÄIndicator lamp, distance
warning143
·Warning lamp, distance
warning143
ÃWarning and indicator lamps,
Lane Keeping Assist147
1Door or hood open203
Electrically operated step
malfunction203
#Brake pads/linings worn198
+LOW RANGE active148
KHigh-beam headlamps on
(vehicle with steering wheel
buttons)
81
JRight-hand turn signal81
:ASR malfunction53
BAS malfunction195
hESP®malfunction194
ÈDirt accumulation in air filter201
6Reserve fuel162
Fuel filler cap open200
FunctionPage
:Water in the fuel202
mFuel filter dirty202
#Battery charging malfunction198
bBulb defective203
=Tachometer with warning
and indicator lamps
cParking brake applied136
LLow-beam headlamps on79
KWorking speed governor
(ADR) on154
ÐPower steering assistance
malfunction203
KHigh-beam headlamps on
(vehicle without steering
wheel buttons)
81
åDEF supply low or contami-
nated/diluted162
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction197
|Reserve fuel200
Fuel filler cap open200
\Diesel particle filter malfunc-
tion201
hESP®malfunction194
7Fasten seat belts203
iCorresponding messages may also be
shown in the display (Ypage 176).
34Instrument cluster
At a glance

Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models as
well as standard and optional equipment of your
vehicle that were available at the time of going
to print. Country-specific variations are possi-
ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the described functions. This also
applies to systems and functions relevant to
safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (
Ypage 26).
Occupant safety
Restraint system introduction
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi-cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident.
Furthermore, the restraint system may also
reduce the forces exerted on the vehicle occu-
pants when an accident occurs.
The restraint system includes:
RSeat belt system
RAir bags
RChild restraint system
RChild seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only offer
the intended level of protection if all vehicle
occupants:
Rare correctly wearing their seat belts.
(Ypage 41)
Radjust their seat and head restraint properly
(Ypage 72).
The driver is also responsible for ensuring that
the steering wheel has been correctly posi-
tioned. Observe the information relating to the
correct driver's seat position (
Ypage 72).
Always ensure the air bag can inflate properly if
deployed (
Ypage 43).
An air bag supplements a correctly fastened
seat belt. As an additional safety device, the air bag increases the level of protection for vehicle
occupants in the event of an accident. For exam-
ple, if the protection already provided by a cor-
rectly fastened seat belt will suffice, the air bags
are not deployed. Furthermore, only the air bags
that would increase the degree of protection
afforded to the vehicle occupants in the event of an accident are deployed. Seat belts and air
bags generally do not protect against objects
penetrating the vehicle from the outside.
Information on restraint system operation can
be found under "Triggering of Emergency Ten-
sioning Devices and air bags" (
Ypage 45).
See “Children in the vehicle” for information on children traveling with you as well as vehicle
restraint systems (
Ypage 47).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to the restraint system, may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail in an
accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an airbag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, con-
tact an authorized Sprinter dealership for
details. USA only: contact our Customer
Assistance Center at 1‑ 877‑762‑8267 for
details.
Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at
regular intervals while the engine is running.
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in
good time.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec-
onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
Occupant safety39
Safety
Z

A malfunction has occurred if the6restraint
system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched
on
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds
Rgoes out but then lights up again while the
engine is running, for example
GWARNING
If restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint
system components may be triggered unin-
tentionally or might not be triggered at all in
the event of an accident with a high rate of
vehicle deceleration. This can affect the Emer- gency Tensioning Device or air bag, for exam-
ple. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
Seat belts
Introduction
A correctly fastened seat belt is the most effec- tive means of restraining the movement of vehi-
cle occupants in the event of an accident or the
vehicle rolling over. This reduces the risk of
vehicle occupants coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle interior or being thrown from
the vehicle. Furthermore, the seat belt helps to
keep the vehicle occupants in the best position
in relation to the air bag.
The seat belt system consists of:
RSeat belts
REmergency Tensioning Devices for the front
seat belts
If the vehicle is equipped with a front air bag,the seat belt system also includes a seat belt
force limiter for the corresponding seat.
On vehicles with a front-passenger bench
seat, only the seat belt of the outer front-
passenger seat has a seat belt force limiter.
If the vehicle does not have a driver's air bag, the
seat belt system does not include an Emergency
Tensioning Device or a seat belt force limiter.
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or suddenly from
the belt outlet, the inertia reel locks. The belt
strap cannot be pulled out further. Emergency Tensioning Devices tighten the seat
belts in an accident, pulling them close against
the occupant's body. They do not, howe
ver, pull
vehicle occupants back towards the backrest.
Emergency Tensioning Devices do not correct
an incorrect seat position or incorrectly worn
seat belts.
When triggered, the seat belt force limiter
reduces the force exerted by the seat belt on the
vehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters are synchronized
with the front air bags, which absorb part of the
deceleration force. This makes it possible to
reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants
are subjected during an accident.
The Emergency Tensioning Device of the co-
driver's seat is triggered independently of the
lock status of the seat belt.
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems
is required by law in:
Rall 50 states
Rthe U.S. territories
Rthe District of Columbia
Rall Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all vehicle
occupants should correctly fasten their seat
belts before starting the journey.
GWARNING
If the seat belt is incorrectly fastened, it can-
not protect as intended. Furthermore, an
incorrectly fastened seat belt can cause addi-
tional injury, for example, in an accident, dur-
ing braking or when abruptly changing direc-
tion. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants are
seated properly with a correctly fastened seat belt.
GWARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
40Occupant safety
Safety