Safety
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Ensure that the seat belts can be fastened
at all times and are not damaged.
Head-on collisions and the laws of
physics
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Bulky and unfastened clothing (such as
an overcoat over a sweater) impairs the
proper fit and function of the seat belts, re-
ducing their capacity to protect.
WARNING
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If seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at
all, the risk of severe injuries increases. The
optimal protection from seat belts can be
achieved only if you use them properly.
The slot in the seat belt buckle must not
be blocked with paper or other objects, as
this can prevent the latch plate from en-
gaging securely.
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Fasten your seat belt before every trip -
Never use seat belt clips, fastening rings
even when driving in town. Other vehicle
occupants must also wear the seat belts at
all times, otherwise they run the risk of be-
ing injured.
or similar items to alter the position of the
belt webbing.
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Frayed or torn seat belts or damage to
the connections, belt retractors or parts of
the buckle could cause severe injuries in
the event of an accident. Therefore, you
must check the condition of all seat belts
at regular intervals.
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The seat belt cannot offer its full protec-
Fig. 94 A driver not wearing a seat belt is
tion if the seat belt is not positioned cor-
rectly.
thrown forward violently.
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Never allow two passengers (even chil-
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dren) to share the same seat belt.
Seat belts which have been worn in an
accident and have been stretched must be
replaced by a specialised workshop. Re-
newal may be necessary even if there is no
apparent damage. The belt anchorage
should also be checked.
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Always keep both feet in the footwell in
front of your seat as long as the vehicle is in
motion.
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Never unbuckle a seat belt while the ve-
hicle is in motion. Risk of fatal injury.
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Do not attempt to repair a damaged seat
The seat belt must never be twisted while
belt yourself. The seat belts must not be re-
moved or modified in any way.
it is being worn.
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The seat belt should never lie on hard or
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The belts must be kept clean, otherwise
Fig. 95 The unbelted passenger in the rear
seat is thrown forward violently, hitting the driv-
er who is wearing a seat belt.
fragile objects (such as glasses or pens,
etc.) because this can cause injuries.
the retractors may not work properly.
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Do not allow the seat belt to be damaged
or jammed, or to rub on any sharp edges.
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The effects of the laws of physics in the case
of a head-on collision are easy to explain: the
Never wear the seat belt under the arm or
in any other incorrect position.
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