5.3 Seat belts
The vehicle is equipped with automatic three-point seat belts at those seats in
the living area for which a seat belt is stipulated by law. The corresponding
national regulations apply for using a seat belt.
5.3.1 Using the safety belt correctly
The safety belt is applied correctly when a fist still fits between your body and
a safety belt.
5.4 Driver's seat and front passenger's seat
X Before starting the journey fasten your seat belt and keep it fastened
during the journey.
X Do not damage or clamp in the belts. Have damaged seat belts replaced
by an authorised specialist workshop.
X Do not change the belt attachment points, the automatic retractor and
the belt locks.
X Check the screwed connections of the seat belts at intervals in order to
ensure that they are firmly seated.
X Use each seat belt for one adult person only.
X Do not belt up objects together with persons.
X Seat belts are not sufficient for persons who are less than 150 cm tall. In
this case use additional retention devices. Observe the test certificates.
X Factory-set three-point safety belts must be used when attaching child
restraint systems.
X Replace (have replaced) the seat belts that were in use during an acci-
dent.
X Do not tilt the backrest of the seat too far back during the journey. Oth-
erwise the effectiveness of the seat belt is no longer ensured.
X Do not twist the belt. The belt must be positioned smoothly against the
body.
X Before applying the seat belt, adopt the correct sitting position.
X Before starting the journey, rotate the seat in the direction of travel and
lock in position.
X Lock the seats in the direction of travel and do not turn them during the
journey.
Z The driver's and front passenger's seat are a part of the base vehicle,
depending on model and vehicle equipment. In this case the adjustment of
the seats is described in the operating instructions of the base vehicle.
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