Alfa Romeo Alfa 147 GTA, Owner'S Manual, Page: 28 / 290

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
The front seat belt ring can take different
positions which make it possible to adjust
the height of the belts.
Always adjust the height of the belts adapt-
ing it to the person who is wearing it. This
precaution improves their effectiveness. sub-
stantially reducing the risk of injury in the
event of a crash.
Correct adjustment is obtained when the
belt passes half way between the end of the
shoulder and the neck.
To adjust, lower or raise the grip ( A-
fig. 38 ) of the locking device, at the same
time moving the ring ( B ) to the most ap-
propriate of the allowed positions.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passive safety, the front seat
belt reels contain a load limiter which allows
controlled sag in such a way as to dose the
force acting on the shoulders during the belt
restraining action.
fig. 47
A0A0419m
When the rear seats are not occupied, use
the spaces provided in the cushion to stow
the belt buckles.
fig. 37
A0A0387m
To offer the highest level of
protection, the rear seat
belts should be fastened as shown
in fig. 36.
WARNING
Remember that, in the
event of an accident, any
passengers occupying the rear
seats who are not wearing a seat
belt not only subject themselves to
great personal risk but constitute
a danger to the occupants of the
front seats.
WARNING
After adjustment, always
check that the slider (B-
fig. 38) is anchored in one of the
positions provided. To do this, with
the button (A-fig. 38) released, ex-
ert a further pressure to allow the
anchor device to catch if release did
not take place at one of the pre-
set positions.
WARNING
Make the height adjust-
ment when the car is sta-
tionary.
WARNING