Mercedes-Benz GLC : Restraint system / Restraint system functionality. Malfunctioning restraint system
Restraint system functionality
When the ignition is switched on, a self-test is
performed, during which the
restraint system warning lamp 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.
Malfunctioning restraint system
A malfunction has occurred in the restraint system
if:
- The
restraint system
warning lamp
does not light up when the ignition is
switched on
- The
restraint system
warning lamp
lights up continuously or repeatedly during a
journey
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.
WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
modifications to the restraint system
Vehicle occupants may no longer be protected
as intended if alterations are made to the
restraint system...
How the restraint system works is determined by
the severity of the impact detected and the type
of accident anticipated:
Frontal impact
Rear impact
Side impact
Rollover
The activation thresholds for the components of
the restraint system are determined based on
the evaluation of the sensor values measured at
various points in the vehicle...
Other information:
Operating light switches
Left-hand standing lamps
Right-hand standing lamps
Parking lamps and license plate
lamp
Automatic driving lights (preferred
light
switch position)
Low beam/high beam
Switches the rear fog lamp on or
off
When low beam is activated, the
indicator
lamp for the parking lamps will be deactivated
and replaced by the low-beam
indicator
lamp...
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply, the
seat belt retractor locks. The seat belt strap cannot
be pulled out any further.
Always engage seat belt tongue
of the seat belt into seat belt buckle
of the corresponding seat.
Press and hold the seat belt outlet release and slide seat belt outlet
into the desired position...