Press button C fig. 47 to release the
belt. Guide the belt while it is rewinding
to prevent it from twisting. The retractor
may lock when the vehicle is parked
on a steep slope: this is perfectly
normal. Furthermore, the reel
OCCUPANT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
SEAT BELTS
All vehicle seats are equipped with seat
belts with three anchor points and a
retractor. The retractor mechanism
operates locking the belt in the event of
sharp braking or strong deceleration
due to an impact.
some of the most important safety
equipment of the vehicle comprise the
following protection systems:
mechanism locks the belt if it is pulled
sharply or in the event of sudden
braking, collisions and high-speed
bends
seat belts;
This allows the belt strap to slide freely
and to adapt to the body of the
occupant. In the event of an accident,
the belt will lock reducing the risk of
impact inside the passenger
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;
head restraints;
child restraint systems;
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Front airbags and side bags.
Read the information given the
following pages with the utmost care. It
is of fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
compartment and of being projected
outside the vehicle. The driver is
responsible for respecting, and
ensuring that all the other occupants of
the vehicle also respect, the local laws
in force in relation to the use of the seat
belts. Always fasten the seat belts
before setting off.
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment see the "Head restraints"
paragraph in the "Knowing your
vehicle" chapter.
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The seat belt should be worn keeping
the chest straight and rested against
the backrest.
The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat
belts with three anchor points and a
retractor. After sitting down, wear
the rear seat belts as shown in fig. 48
(4-seater versions) / fig. 49 (5-seater
versions).
USING THE SEAT BELTS
To fasten the seat belts, hold tongue A
fig. 47 and insert it into buckle B, until
it clicks into place. On removal, if the
belt jams, let it rewind for a short
stretch, then pull it out again without
jerking.
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IMPORTANT When putting the back
seat to its normal position, make sure
the seat belts are positioned so they are
ready to use.
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