Seat belts
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Seat belts
Introduction
Number of seats
Your vehicle has five passenger places, two individual front seats and three
Always fasten seat belts before driving!
places on the rear seat. Each seat is equipped with a three-point seat belt.
Properly worn seat belts can save lives!
WARNING
In this chapter you will learn why seat belts are so important, how
they work and how to properly fasten, adjust and wear them.
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Never transport more people than there are seats available in the
vehicle.
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Every occupant in the vehicle must properly fasten and wear the seat
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Read and observe all the information as well as the warnings in
this chapter.
belt belonging to his or her seat. Children must be protected with an appro-
priate child restraint system.
WARNING
Seat belt warning lamp*
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If the seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all, the risk of severe inju-
ries increases.
Properly worn seat belts can reduce severe injuries in the event of
The warning lamp acts as a reminder to the driver to fasten
the seat belt.
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sudden braking manoeuvres or accidents. Therefore, you and your passen-
gers should always wear the seat belts properly as long as the vehicle is in
motion.
Before you drive:
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Pregnant women or persons with physical disabilities must also use
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Always fasten your seat belt correctly before driving off.
seat belts. Like all other occupants, these persons can also sustain severe
injuries if they are not wearing their seat belts properly.
Instruct your passengers to fasten their seat belts properly before
driving off.
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Protect your children with child restraint systems appropriate for
the size and age of the children.
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Tips and Maintenance
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