SEAT BELTS (1/5)
Always wear your seat belt when trav-
elling in your vehicle. You must also
comply with the legislation of the par-
ticular country you are in.
Before starting, first adjust your driv-
ing position, then ask all occupants
to adjust their seat belts to ensure
optimum protection.
Adjusting your driving
position
– Sit well back in your seat (having
removed your coat or jacket etc.).
This is essential to ensure your back
is positioned correctly;
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Make sure that the rear bench seat
is locked in position correctly so that
the rear seat belts will operate cor-
rectly. ➥ 3.24.
– adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals. Your seat
should be as far back as possible
while still allowing you to fully de-
press the pedals. The seatback
should be adjusted so that your arms
are slightly bent when you hold the
steering wheel;
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Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
Incorrectly adjusted or
twisted seat belts may
cause injuries in the event
of an accident.
The shoulder strap 1 should be as close
as possible to the base of the neck but
not on it.
– adjust the position of the steering
wheel.
Use one seat belt per person,
whether child or adult.
Lap belt 2 should be worn flat over the
thighs and against the pelvis.
Even pregnant women should wear
a seat belt. In this case, ensure that
the lap belt is not exerting too much
pressure on the abdomen, but do
not allow any slack.
The seat belt must be worn as close to
the body as possible. Eg: avoid wearing
heavy clothing or keeping bulky objects
under the belts, etc.
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