The various components of the restraint sys-
tem work complementary to one another. They
can only perform their intended protective
function if all vehicle occupants:
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have correctly fastened their seat belt
(Y page 36)
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have correctly adjusted their seat
(Y page 45)
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WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended
level of protection if you have not moved the
backrest to an almost vertical position.
When braking or in the event of an accident,
you could slide underneath the seat belt and
sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for exam-
ple. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the back-
rest is in an almost vertical position and that
the shoulder section of your seat belt is
routed across the center of your shoulder.
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WARNING
Persons less than 5ft(1.50 m) tall cannot
wear the seat belt correctly without an addi-
tional and suitable restraint system. If the
seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot per-
form its intended protective function. An
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause
injuries, for example, in the event of an acci-
dent or when braking or changing direction
abruptly. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
For this reason, alwayssecure persons
under 5ft(1.50 m) tall in suitable additional
restraint systems.
If achild younger than twelve years old and
under 5ft(1.50 m) in height is travelinginthe
vehicle:
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always securethe child in achild restraint
system suitable for this vehicle. The child
restraint system must be appropriate to the
age, weight and size of the child.
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ensure that you observe the instructions
and safetynotes in the "Children in the vehi-
cle" section (Y page 37) in addition to the
child restraint system operating instructions
and manufacturer'sinstructions
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WARNING
Seat belts can offer no protection in the fol-
lowing situations:
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The seat belt is damaged, modified,
extremely dirty, bleach or dyed
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The seat belt buckle is damaged or
extremely dirty
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Modificationshave been made to the seat
belt anchorage or seat belt retractor
Seat belts may be damaged in an accident,
although the damage may not be visible, e.g.
due to splintersofglass. Modifiedordam-
aged seat belts may tear or fail, e.g. in an
accident.This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Never modifythe seat belts,belt anchorages
or inertia reels. Make sure that the seat
belts are undamaged, not worn out and
clean.Followinganaccident,have the seat
belts checked immediately at aqualified
specialist workshop.
The service life of seat belts can be signifi-
cantly shorter than the service life of the vehi-
cle. Make sure that the seat belts always func-
tion correctly. If required, have the seat belts
checked and/or replaced as soon as possible
at aqualified specialist workshop.
Only use seat belts that have been specifically
approved for the respective vehicle by the
sales organization namedonthe inside front
cover.
Checking seat belts
Observe the safetynotes on the seat belt
(Y page 34).
Always checkall visible seat belt components
for wear or damage as well as correctfunc-
tion:
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Check the seat belt strap for damage, e.g.
frayingorcuts, for soilingand dust or for
severefadingasaresult of directsunlight.
Check in particular in the area of the seat
Occupant safety
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