WARNING
The protective function of the seat belts may
be limited or may even fail completely if the
seat belts are worn incorrectly. If a seat belt is
not worn correctly, additional injuries can be
caused, for example in the event of an accident,
braking or evasive action. There is a risk of in‐
jury or even death. Make sure that all vehicle
occupants have fastened their seat belts cor‐
rectly.
WARNING
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony
structure of the body and should be worn low
across the front of the pelvis, or the pelvis,
chest and shoulders, as applicable. Wearing the
lap section of the belt across the abdominal
area must be avoided.
Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as pos‐
sible, consistent with comfort, to provide the
protection for which they have been designed.
A slack seat belt will greatly reduce the protec‐
tion afforded to the wearer.
Care should be taken to avoid contamination of
the webbing by polishes, oils and chemicals
and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may
safely be carried out using a mild soap and wa‐
ter solution. The seat belt should be replaced if
the seat belt strap becomes frayed, contamina‐
ted or damaged. Seat belts should not be worn
with straps twisted. Each seat belt assembly
must only be used by one occupant; it is forbid‐
den to put a belt around a child being carried
on the occupant's lap.
It is essential to replace the entire assembly af‐
ter it has been worn in a severe impact even if
damage to the assembly is not obvious.
WARNING
No modifications or additions should be made
by the user that will either prevent the seat belt
adjusting devices from operating to remove
slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly from
being adjusted to remove slack.
WARNING
If the rear seat backrest is not locked, the pro‐
tective effect of the middle seat belt is not en‐
sured. There is a risk of injury or even death.
Lock the wider rear seat backrest when using
the middle seat belt.
WARNING
The protective function of the seat belts may
be limited or may even fail completely in the
following situations:
▷ If the seat belts or belt buckles are dam‐
aged, dirty or have been modified in an‐
other way.
▷ If the belt tensioners or belt retractors
have been modified.
Seat belts can be damaged in an accident with‐
out the damage necessarily being apparent.
There is a risk of injury or even death. Do not
modify seat belts, belt buckles, belt tensioners,
belt retractors and belt anchor points and en‐
sure that they are kept clean. After an accident,
have the seat belts inspected at a Service Part‐
ner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
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