SEAT BELTS
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Getting to know your vehicle - 19
Always wear your seat belt when
travelling in your vehicle. You must
also comply with the legislation of the
particular country you are in.
Incorrectly adjusted or
twisted seat belts may
cause injuries in the
event of an accident.
Use one seat belt per person,
whether child or adult.
Even pregnant women should
wear a seat belt. In this case,
ensure that the lap belt is not
exerting too much pressure on
the abdomen, but do not allow
any slack.
Before starting, first adjust your
driving position, then ask all
occupants to adjust their seat belts
to ensure optimum protection.
Adjusting your driving position
– Sit well back in your seat (having
removed your coat or jacket, etc.). This
is essential to ensure that your back is
positioned correctly;
– adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals. Your seat should
be as far back as possible while still
allowing you to fully depress the
pedals. The seatback should be
adjusted so that your arms are slightly
bent when you hold the steering
wheel;
– adjust or, for vehicles not fitted
with the adjustment control, have an
Approved Dealer adjust the height
of the seat. This adjustment allows
you to select the seat position
which offers you the best possible
view;
– adjust the position of the steering
wheel.
Adjusting the seat belts
To ensure the correct adjustment and
positioning of the seat belts on all
seats:
– adjust the seats (seat position and
seatback angle, if available);
– sit with your back firmly against the
seatback;
– move the shoulder strap
1
as close
as possible to the base of the neck
without it actually resting against it (if
necessary, adjust the height of the seat
belt if possible) and make sure that the
shoulder strap
1
is in contact with the
shoulder;
– position the lap belt
2
so that it lies
flat on the thighs and against the
pelvis.
The seat belt must be worn as close to
the body as possible. e.g. avoid
wearing heavy clothing, keeping bulky
objects under the belts, etc.
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