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Mercedes-Benz improves on the seat belt, again

February 17, 2012 – 3:10 am

Mercedes-Benz seat belts already have a feature that adjusts the tension of the belt after it’s buckled, using motors in the B- and C-pillars. The boffins in Stuttgart have improved on that by turning to their attentions to the buckle, giving it two new functions.

When you enter the vehicle, the buckle extends by 70 mmm (2.75 inches) and it illuminates to help you locate it and insert the tongue. Once the seat belt has been fastened, it retracts again to provide the proper tension around the thorax and lower pelvis.

Mercedes says the innovation will appear in its cars soon, and if we placing bets, we’d say the 2013 S-Class is a perfect candidate. There are more photos in the gallery and a press release with more info on the tech after the jump.

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Safety Seat Belt Replacement Parts

March 22, 2009 – 9:02 am

Weak as it may seem, the vehicle seat belt plays an important role in driving safety. When you wear a seatbelt, which is five times safer than when you do not wear. This benefit is not enough for you to use a seatbelt on the highway.

There are actually several types of safety belts for cars. The seat belt in your vehicle is the three-point belt. This car seat belt use a continuous line of material resistant to a comfortable strap to your body to the seat. This tape is designed to go over your pelvis, chest and shoulders, now over his body during sudden stops and collisions. And while the seatbelt is not guaranteed to save lives, use significantly increases the chances of survival during vehicular accidents. By leveraging its body against the seat belt can prevent your head against the cracking of your dashboard or windshield of the vehicle.

Safety should always be your first priority. Equip your vehicle with a full set of safety belt reliable. Use correct these belts is also important for protection.

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