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Seat belt
available lap/shoulder belt and the seat should be placed in the rearmost position.
Children aged 13 and under should be restrained securely in the rear seat. NEVER
place a child aged 13 or under in the front seat. NEVER place a rear facing child seat
in the front seat of a vehicle.
If the shoulder belt portion slightly touches the child's neck or face, try placing the
child closer to the centre of the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still touches their face or
neck they need to be returned to a child restraint system.
WARNING
• Never allow a shoulder belt to be in contact with a child's neck or face whilst the ve
hicle is in motion.
• If seat belts are not properly worn and adjusted on children, there is a risk of death
or serious injury.
Pregnant women
The use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women to lessen the chance of
injury in an accident. When a seat belt is used, the lap belt portion should be placed
as low and as snugly as possible on the hips, not across the abdomen. For specific
recommendations, consult a physician.
WARNING
Pregnant women must never place the lap portion of the safety belt over the area of
the abdomen where the fetus in located or above the abdomen where the belt could
crush the fetus during an impact.
Injured person
A seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. When this is
necessary, you should consult a physician for recommendations.
One person per belt
Two people (including children) should never attempt to use a single seat belt. This
could worsen the injuries in the event of an accident.
Do not lie down
To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident and to achieve maximum
effectiveness of the restraint system, all passengers should be sitting up and the front
seats should be in an upright position when the car is moving. A seat belt cannot pro
vide proper protection if the person is lying down in the rear seat or if the front seat is
in a reclined position.
WARNING
Riding with a reclined seatback increases your chance of serious or fatal injuries in
the event of a collision or sudden stop. The protection of your restraint system (seat
belts and air bags) is greatly reduced by reclining your seat. Seat belts must be snug
against your hips and chest to work properly. The more the seatback is reclined, the
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