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Safety
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Seat belts
Fastening and unfastening the seat
belt
Fig.22 Insert the latch plate of the seat belt
into the buckle.
Fig.23 Release the seat belt's latch plate.
Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle occu-
pants in the position that best protects them
in the event of an accident or sudden braking
››› .
Fastening the seat belt
Fasten your seat belt before each trip.
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Adjust the front seat and headrest correctly
›››page44.
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Engage the seat backrest of the rear seat in
an upright position ››› .
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Pull the latch plate and place the belt web-
bing evenly across your chest and lap. Do not
twist the seat belt when doing so ››› .
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Insert the buckle plate in the buckle of the
correct seat ›››Fig.22.
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Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is
securely engaged in the buckle.
Releasing the seat belt
Only unfasten the seat belt when the vehicle
has come to a standstill ››› .
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Press the red button on the buckle ›››Fig.23.
The latch plate is released from the buckle.
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Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up
easily and does not damage the trim.
WARNING
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The seat belt cannot
oer its full protec-
tion unless the seat backrest is in an upright
position and the seat belt is worn correctly,
according to your size.
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Unbuckling your seat belt while the vehicle
is in motion can cause severe or fatal injuries
in the event of an accident or sudden brak-
ing.
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The seat belt itself, or a loose seat belt,
can cause severe injuries if the belt moves
from hard areas of the body to soft areas
(e.g. the stomach).
Correct position of the seat belt
Fig.24 Correct seat belt and headrest
positions, viewed from front and the side.