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If you lean forward against the shoulder
belt more than 5 inches (13 cm), the latch
will automatically release.

Unfastening the Seat Belt

NOTE: Komfort Latches do not need to be
manually released in an emergency situation.
Each will release by itself under rough road or
other abnormal conditions.

Unbuckle the seat belt.

If engaged, release the Komfort Latch:

2.1

If equipped with a first generation Komfort
Latch, unbuckle the seat belt, then release
the Komfort Latch by giving the shoulder
belt a quick tug, or reach up and pull the
Sliding Komfort latch down.

2.2

If equipped with a second generation
Komfort Latch, unbuckle the seat belt,
then tug on the shoulder belt to release
the latch, or reach up and press the
Sliding Komfort latch to the OFF position.

Make sure the belt is completely retracted and
out of the way before exciting the vehicle.

Steering Wheel Air Bag

Operation

NOTE: If equipped with a supplemental restraint
system (SRS), or steering wheel air bag, the
letters SRS will be molded into the center of the
steering wheel.

NOTICE

The air bag module may contain perchlorate
material; for information, see

www.dtsc.ca.gov/

hazardouswaste/perchlorate

. Special handling

may apply; follow appropriate rules and
regulations when disposing of materials.

When used with seat belts, the SRS provides
additional protection to the driver in severe frontal
collisions. Steering wheel air bags are designed to
inflate only in severe frontal collisions. The driver and
the passenger should always wear seat belts. The
steering wheel air bag will activate during a collision
even if the seat belts are not fastened, but the
system is designed to provide protection to the
occupant only when the seat belts are fastened.

WARNING

Keep all heavy objects in the cab secured. Do not
place objects on the steering wheel or between
you and the steering wheel. Any such objects
may cause harm during an accident. Keep your
hands on the sides and lower portion of the
steering wheel. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in death or personal
injury.

For maximum protection in a collision, always be in a
normal seated position with your back against the
seat back and your head upright. Fasten your seat
belt and ensure that it is properly positioned on your
body. Since the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seat position will help
keep you a safe distance from an inflating air bag.

Inspection and Service

WARNING

Do not attempt to service or modify the air bag
system. Unintentional or improper air bag
deployment could cause severe bodily injury or
death. Contact an authorized Freightliner service
facility for all service and maintenance.

The air bag system contains components that
use combustible chemicals. Do not cut, drill,
braze, solder, weld, strike, or probe the air bag
components. Keep all liquids and chemicals
away from air bag components.

The surface of the deployed air bag may contain
small amounts of sodium hydroxide (which is a
by-product of the gas generant combustion) and
metallic sodium. Sodium hydroxide may be
irritating to the skin and eyes. Immediately wash
your hands and exposed skin areas with a mild
soap and water. Flush your eyes immediately if
exposed to sodium hydroxide.

The operational readiness of the air bag system is
indicated by the supplemental restraint system (SRS)
error telltale as shown in

Fig. 7.20.

. The SRS error

telltale illuminates for several seconds when the
ignition is turned on, and then it goes off. The telltale
will remain on if there is a problem with the air bag
system. The vehicle should be serviced if the SRS
telltale does not illuminate when the ignition is turned
on, or if the SRS telltale remains on.

For all service and maintenance, contact an
authorized Freightliner service facility.

Seats and Restraints

7.12