Fiat 2003 Palio, Owner'S Manual

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To unfasten the seat belts, press but-
ton C . Guide the seat belt with your
hand while it is rewinding, to prevent
it from twisting.
The seat belt reel mechanism will
adapt the belt to the body of the per-
son wearing it, offering freedom of
movement.
When the car is parked on a steep
slope the reel mechanism may lock;
this is normal.
The reel mechanism prevents the
webbing coming out when it is jerked
or if the car brakes sharply, as in a col-
lision or when cornering at high speed.
To ensure maximum
protection, keep the
backrest in the upright
position, lean back into the seat
and ensure that the seat belt ad-
heres closely to torso and hips.
Do not use the seat belt when the
seat back is reclined.
Always adjust the height of the seat
belt to fit the person wearing it. This
could greatly reduce the risk of injury
in the case of collision.
The belt is adjusted properly when
the webbing passes approximately
halfway between the edge of the
shoulder and the neck.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF
THE SEAT BELTS
Make the height adjust-
ment when the car is sta-
tionary.
fig. 9
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Adjust the seat belt height only when
the car is stationary.
Fig. 9 : fasten the loop in A or B .
Fig. 10 : The seat belt can be adjust-
ed on four different heights.
To raise the belt : raise loop C to
the required position.
To lower the belt : press knob (D)
and move loop (C) down to the re-
quired position at the same time.
After adjustment always check that
the seat belt is locked by pushing loop
C downwards without pressing knob
D .
fig. 10
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