23Seat belts
WARNING
●If the seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all, the risk of severe
injuries increases. The optimal protection from seat belts can be ach-
ieved only if you use them properly.
●Fasten your seat belt before every trip - even when driving in town.
The other vehicle occupants must also wear the seat belts at all times,
otherwise they run the risk of being injured.
●The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if the seat belt is not
positioned correctly.
●Never allow two passengers (even children) to share the same seat
belt.
●Always keep both feet in the footwell in front of your seat as long as
the vehicle is in motion.
●Never unbuckle a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. Risk of fatal
injury.
●The seat belt must never be twisted while it is being worn.
●The seat belt should never lie on hard or fragile objects (such as
glasses or pens, etc.) because this can cause injuries.
●Do not allow the seat belt to be damaged or jammed, or to rub on any
sharp edges.
●Never wear the seat belt under the arm or in any other incorrect posi-
tion.
●Loose, bulky clothing (such as an overcoat over a jacket) impairs the
proper fit and function of the seat belts, reducing their capacity to pro-
tect.
●The slot in the seat belt buckle must not be blocked with paper or
other objects, as this can prevent the latch plate from engaging securely.
●Never use seat belt clips, fastening rings or similar instruments to al-
ter the position of the belt webbing.
WARNING (Continued)
●Frayed or torn seat belts or damage to the connections, belt retrac-
tors or parts of the buckle could cause severe injuries in the event of an
accident. Therefore, you must check the condition of all seat belts at reg-
ular intervals.
●Seat belts which have been worn in an accident and stretched must
be replaced by a specialised workshop. Renewal may be necessary even
if there is no apparent damage. The belt anchorage should also be
checked.
●Do not attempt to repair a damaged seat belt yourself. The seat belts
must not be removed or modified in any way.
●The belts must be kept clean, otherwise the retractors may not work
properly.
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