Safety belts
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Comply with the following instruc- Expectant mothers should also wear
tions for wearing safety belts. If their safety belt at all times, taking care
you do not, maximum personal protec- to ensure that the lap belt fits against
tion will not be provided and the safety the lower hips and does not exert pres-
function of the belt is limited. These
instructions also apply for vehicle
passengers:
sure on the abdominal area.<
For care and cleaning, refer to the
"Caring for your vehicle" manual.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a
passenger's lap.
If the safety belt system has been
stressed as a result of an accident
or if it has been damaged in any other
way: have the belt system, including the
safety belt tensioner replaced by a
BMW center. In addition, have your
Avoid twisting the belt while routing it
firmly across your pelvis and shoulder.
Do not route the belt across hard or
fragile objects. Do not route the belt
across your neck, or run it across sharp BMW center inspect the safety belt
edges. Be sure that the belt does not
become caught or jammed.
anchors.
If a child-restraint system was in your
Avoid wearing bulky clothing which will vehicle during an accident, consult the
prevent proper belt fit. Pull the safety manufacturer's instructions regarding
belt across your shoulders frequently to replacement.<
retension it. In the event of a frontal
impact, a loose lap belt could slide over
your hips, leading to abdominal injury.
In addition, the safety belt's restraint
effectiveness is reduced if the belt is
worn loosely.
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