SEAT BELTS
Always wear your seat belt when
travelling in your vehicle. You must
also comply with the local
legislation of the particular country
you are in.
Adjusting your driving position
• Sit well back in your seat (having
removed your coat or jacket). This
is essential to ensure your back is
positioned correctly.
Before driving off:
- First ensure that your driving
position is correct,
- Then adjust your seat belt to
provide maximum protection.
• Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals. Your seat
should be as far back as possible
while still allowing you to
depress the clutch pedal fully.
The seatback should be adjusted
so that your arms are slightly bent
when you hold the steering
wheel.
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• Adjust the position of your
headrest. For safety reasons, the
top of your head should be in line
with the top of the headrest.
Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
The shoulder strap 1 should be as
close to the base of your neck as
possible but not on it.
Incorrectly adjusted seat
belts may cause injuries
in the event of an
accident.
• Adjusting the height of the seat.
This adjustment allows you to
select the seat position which
offers you the best possible view.
The lap strap 2 should be worn flat
over your thighs and against your
pelvis.
Even pregnant women should
wear a seat belt. In this instance,
ensure that the lap belt is not
exerting too much pressure on
the abdomen but do not allow
any slack.
• Adjusting the position of the
steering wheel.
The belt should be worn so that it is
as close to your body as possible, i.e.
avoid wearing heavy clothing or
keeping bulky objects under the
belts.
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