Fastening and unfastening seat belts
Fig. 1 Inserting the seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
Fig. 2 Removing the latch plate from the buckle
If worn properly, seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the correct sitting position during an accident or braking
manoeuvre, providing maximum protection →
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Fastening the seat belts
Fasten seat belts before every trip.
—Always adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly .
—Engage the rear seat backrest in upright position→
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—Take hold of the belt and pull it evenly across your chest and pelvis. Donot twist the belt in the process→
—Insert the latch plate securely into the buckle belonging to the occupied seat→ Fig. 1.
—Pull on the seat belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely locked in the buckle.
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Unfastening the seat belts
Unfasten seat belts only when the vehicle is stationary→
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—Press the red button on the belt buckle→ Fig. 2. The latch plate is released and springs out.
—Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily, without twisting the seat belt and without damaging the trim.
Lockable seat belt
If the belt webbing is fully retracted and a “clicking” sound can be heard as the seat belt is being rolled up, the
vehicle is equipped with lockable seat belts. The seat belt locking function should be used only for fitting certain child
restraint systems . A locked seat belt must be released when a vehicle occupant uses the seat belt. To release the
lock, press the red button in the belt buckle and return the belt completely by hand.
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