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Seat belts
Safety Belts
The safety belt will allow the wearer
freedom of movement. The retractor
will lock up automatically if the belt is
jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car
tilts, the brakes are applied hard or
a crash occurs. Thereby the risk of in‐
jury is considerably reduced.
Check to ensure that the belt is not
twisted or rubbing against any sharp
edges.
Refrain from tilting the backrest more
than necessary, as the safety belt
provides better protection when the
seat is in the more upright position.
Three-point inertia-reel safety belts
are provided for all seats. The results
of studies show that it is equally im‐
portant to wear safety belts in the rear
seat as in the front seats.
9 Warning
Buckle up and adjust your safety
belt before driving off so that you
can pay full attention to the traffic.
Safety belts must be worn at all
times by all occupants.
Child safety, 3 63.
Check that the locking tongue is
properly locked in the belt buckle.
In the event of a collision, a rear-
seat passenger not wearing
a safety belt will be thrown forward
against the front-seat backrests.
The stresses imposed on the front
seat passengers and belts are
multiplied and could result in injury
or even death for all car occu‐
pants.
Safety belts are designed to be used
by only one person at a time.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage and proper func‐
tionality as follows:
Hold the diagonal strap and pull it
sharply. The safety belt should lock
and it should not be possible to with‐
draw it further. Check the anchorage
points in the floor. They should be free
from rust damage. If a belt is worn or
has any fraying edges, it should be
replaced. Safety belts must not come
into contact with substances such as
polishes, oil or chemicals. If the belts
get dirty, wash them with warm water
and a mild detergent or have them re‐
placed.
9 Danger
If the car is involved in a crash, the
safety belts, belt tensioners, air‐
bags and other components must
be inspected, preferably by your
authorized dealer and replaced as
necessary.
Never make alterations or repairs
to the safety belts and airbags
yourself. It is recommended that
you visit your authorized dealer for
any necessary repairs.
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