Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Operator's Manual.

Safety and Security
Occupant safety
In this section you will learn the most important
facts about the restraint systems
of the vehicle.
The restraint systems are
Seat belts
Emergency tensioning device
Airbags
Child seats
Child seat recognition
As independent systems, their protective
effects work in conjunction with each
other.
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For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint
systems for infants and children,
see “Children in the vehicle”
( page 72).
The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on
for about 4 seconds when you turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch to position
1. It then goes out briefly, comes
on again and remains lit until you start
the engine or turn the SmartKey to position
2.
for about 4 seconds when you turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch to position
2.
for about 4 seconds when you start the
engine using the start button
( page 49).
The 1 indicator lamp goes out shortly
after you start the engine. This shows that
the restraint systems are operational.
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if the 1 indicator lamp
fails to go out after approximately
4 seconds
does not come on at all
comes on after the engine was started
or while driving
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section ( page 304).