18 Seat belts
Seat belts
Brief introduction
Before driving: remember your seat belt!
Wearing a seat belt properly can save your life!
In this section you will learn the importance of wearing seat belts,
how they work and how to properly fasten, adjust and wear them.
–Read and consider all the information as well as the warnings in
this chapter.
WARNING
●Before inserting the central rear seat belt into its catch, make sure
that the backrest is properly engaged in position by pulling on the belt.
●If seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all, the risk of severe inju-
ries increases.
●Properly worn seat belts can reduce severe injuries in case of sudden
braking manoeuvres or accidents. For safety reasons, you and all other
vehicle occupants must always wear the seat belts properly while the ve-
hicle is moving.
●Pregnant women or people with physical disabilities must also use
seat belts. Like all other vehicle occupants, these people can also sustain
severe injuries if they are not wearing their seat belts properly.
Number of seats
Your vehicle has five seats, two in the front and three in the rear. Each seat
is equipped with a three-point seat belt.
In some versions, your vehicle is approved only for four seats. Two front
seats and two rear seats.
WARNING
●Never transport more than the permitted amount of people in your ve-
hicle.
●Every vehicle occupant must properly fasten and wear the seat belt
belonging to his or her seat. Children must be protected with an appro-
priate child restraint system.
Seat belt warning lamp*
The control lamp acts as a reminder to the driver to fasten
the seat belt.
Before starting the vehicle:
–Fasten your seat belt securely.
–Instruct your passengers to fasten their seat belts properly be-
fore driving off.
–Protect children by using a child seat according to the child's
height and weight.
