26 Seat belts
The seat belt provides maximum protection only when the seat belt
is properly positioned ⇒ page 25.
–Adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly.
–Holding the latch plate, pull the belt evenly across your chest
and as low as possible over the pelvis ⇒ Fig. 14.
–Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the corresponding seat
and push it down until it is securely locked with an audible click
⇒ .
–Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely engaged
in the buckle.
WARNING
●An incorrectly worn seat belt can cause severe injuries in the event of
an accident.
●For pregnant women, the lap part of the seat belt must lie as low as
possible over the pelvis, never across the stomach, and always lie flat so
that no pressure is exerted on the abdomen.
●Read and observe the warnings ⇒ page 22.
Seat belt release
The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has
come to a standstill.
Fig. 15 Remove latch
plate from buckle
–Press the red button on the belt buckle ⇒ Fig. 15. The latch
plate is released and springs out ⇒ .
–Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the
trim is not damaged.
WARNING
Never unbuckle a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. If you do, you
increase the risk of sustaining severe or fatal injuries.
