Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 54

 

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Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 54

 

 

43

Getting started

Driving

1 Latch plate
2 Buckle
3 Release button
4 Seat belt outlet

A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is 
significantly increased if the child restraints 
are not properly secured in the vehicle and 
the child is not properly secured in the child 
restraint.

Warning!

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Never ride in a moving vehicle with the back-
rest reclined. Sitting in an excessively re-
clined position can be dangerous. You could 
slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you 
slide under it, the belt would apply force at 
the abdomen or neck. That could cause se-
rious or even fatal injuries. The backrest and 
seat belt provide the best restraint when the 
wearer is in an upright position and the belt 
is properly positioned on the body.

Warning!

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Never let more people ride in the vehicle 
than there are seat belts available. Be sure 
everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly re-
strained with a separate seat belt.

Warning!

G

Read and observe the additional warning no-
tices printed in the “Safety and Security” 
section (

page 62) and (

page 64).

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Getting started

Driving

With a smooth motion, pull the belt 
from seat belt outlet 4.

Place the belt over your shoulder.

Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until 
it clicks.

If necessary, tighten the lap portion to 
a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion 
up.

If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the 
correct height (

page 45).

Proper use of seat belts:

Do not twist the belt when fastening.

Adjust the seat belt so that the shoul-
der portion is located as close as possi-
ble to the middle of the shoulder (it 
should not touch the neck or pass un-
der the arm).

Position the lap belt as low as possible 
on your hips (over hip joint) and not 
across the abdomen.

Place the seat backrest in a nearly up-
right position.

Never use a seat belt for more than one 
person at a time.

Do not fasten a seat belt around a per-
son and another object at the same 
time.

Check your seat belt during travel to 
ensure that it is properly positioned.

Ensure that the seat belt is always fit-
ted snugly. You should avoid wearing 
bulky clothing, such as winter coats, 
when traveling in the vehicle.

Warning!

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Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They 
could tear.

Do not allow the belt to get caught in the 
door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. 
This could damage the belt.

Never attempt to make modifications to 
seat belts. This could impair the effective-
ness of the belts.

Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly 
stressed in an accident must be replaced. 
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light 
Truck Center.

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Getting started

Driving

Seat belt height adjustment

Seat belt height can be adjusted for the fol-
lowing seats:

Driver’s seat

Passenger seat

Outer rear seats

Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder por-
tion is located as close as possible to the 
middle of the shoulder (it should not touch 
the neck or pass under the arm).

1 Release button

Adjusting seat belt higher

Slide belt outlet upward.

The belt outlet engages in various posi-
tions.

Adjusting seat belt lower

Press and hold release button 1.

Slide belt outlet in desired position and 
let go of release button 1.

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Getting started

Driving

Starting the engine

Automatic transmission

Gearshift pattern for automatic 
transmission

Park position with gear selector lever 

lock

Reverse gear

Neutral

Drive position

More information can be found in the 
“Controls in detail” section (

page 119).

Starting

Make sure the gear selector lever is set 
to P.

Do not depress the accelerator.

Turn the key in the steering lock to 
position 3 and hold until the engine 
starts (

page 33).

Depress the brake pedal.

The gear selector lever lock is released.

For information on turning off the engine, 
see “Turning off engine” (

page 54).

Warning!

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Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to 
your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon 
monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon-
sciousness and lead to death.

Do not run the engine in confined areas 
(such as a garage) which are not properly 
ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas 
fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, 
have the cause determined and corrected 
immediately. If you must drive under these 
conditions, drive only with at least one win-
dow fully open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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