The dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position
If the seat belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries increases. Seat belts can only
provide optimal protection if the seat belt routing is correct. Assuming an incorrect sitting position considerably
impairs the level of protection provided by a seat belt. This could lead to severe or even fatal injuries. The risk of
severe or fatal injuries is especially increased when a deploying airbag strikes a vehicle occupant who has assumed an
incorrect sitting position. The driver is responsible for all occupants transported in the vehicle, especially children.
The following list contains examples of sitting positions that can be dangerous for all vehicle occupants.
Whenever the vehicle is in motion:
—Never stand in the vehicle.
—Never stand on the seats.
—Never kneel on the seats.
—Never tilt the backrest too far to the rear.
—Never lean against the dash panel.
—Never lie on the seats in the passenger compartment.
—Never sit on the front edge of a seat.
—Never sit sideways.
—Never lean out of a window.
—Never put your feet out of a window.
—Never put your feet on the dash panel.
—Never place your feet on the seat cushion or seat backrest.
—Never travel in a footwell.
—Never sit on the armrests.
—Never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt.
—Never travel in the luggage compartment or on the load bed.
WARNING
Every incorrect sitting position in the vehicle increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident
or sudden driving or braking manoeuvre.
● All vehicle occupants must maintain a correct sitting position and wear their seat belt properly while the vehicle is
in motion.
● Sitting in an incorrect position, not fastening the seat belt, or not leaving adequate space between the occupants
and the airbags could result in critical or fatal injuries, especially if the airbags deploy and strike an occupant who
has assumed an incorrect sitting position.
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