Safety
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Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is
tion and the seat belts have been fastened
properly.
securely engaged in the buckle.
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Never put the latch plate in the buckle of
The seat belts are equipped with an auto-
matic retractor on the shoulder strap. Full
freedom of movement is permitted when the
shoulder belt is pulled slowly. However, dur-
ing sudden braking, during travel in steep
areas or bends and during acceleration, the
automatic retractor on the shoulder belt is
locked.
another seat. If you do this, the seat belt
will not protect you properly and the risk of
injury is increased.
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Never unbuckle a seat belt while the ve-
hicle is in motion. If you do, you increase
the risk of sustaining severe or fatal injuries.
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An incorrectly worn seat belt can cause
severe injuries in the event of an accident.
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The automatic belt retractors on the front
seats and side rear seats are1) fitted with seat
belt tensioners››› page 74.
For pregnant women, the lap part of the
Fig. 97 Position of seat belt during pregnancy.
seat belt must lie as low as possible over
the pelvis, never across the stomach, and
always lie flat so that no pressure is exer-
ted on the abdomen››› Fig. 97.
Read the additional information carefully
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page 21.
Releasing the seat belt
Fasten your seat belt
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Press the red button on the belt buckle
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Always engage the retractor lock when
››› Fig. 96 B. The latch plate is released and
you are securing a child seat in group 0, 0+
or 1››› page 81.
The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if
the seat belt is not positioned correctly.
springs out›››
.
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Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls
up easily and the trim is not damaged.
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Read and observe the warnings
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Adjust the seat and head restraint correct-
››› page 71.
ly.
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To fasten the belt, take hold of the latch
Positioning seat belts
plate and pull it slowly across your chest and
lap.
Seat belts offer their maximum protection on-
ly when they are properly positioned.
Seat belt tensioners
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Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the
How the seat belt tensioner works
appropriate seat and push it down until it is
securely locked with an audible click
››› Fig. 96 A.
WARNING
The seat belts offer best protection only
when the backrests are in an upright posi-
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Read the additional information carefully
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page 22.
1)
Depending on version/market.
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