Ford Galaxy 2007, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Seat belts
WARNINGS
Wear a seat belt and keep
sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. Only
when you use the seat belt properly,
can it hold you in a position to
achieve its optimum effect. See
Sitting in the correct position
(page 127).
Never use a seat belt for more
than one person.
Use the correct buckle for each
seat belt.
Do not use a seat belt that is
slack or twisted.
Do not wear thick clothing. The
seat belt must fit tightly around
your body to achieve its optimum
effect.
Position the shoulder strap of
the seat belt over the centre of
your shoulder and position the lap
strap tightly across your hips.
The driver and front passenger seat
belt retractors are fitted with a seat
belt pretensioner. Seat belt
pretensioners have a lower
deployment threshold than the
airbags. During minor collisions, it is
possible that only the seat belt
pretensioners will deploy.
FASTENING THE SEAT
BELTS
WARNING
Insert the tongue into the buckle
until you hear a distinct click.
You have not fastened the seat belt
properly if you do not hear a click.
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Pull the belt out steadily. It may lock
if you pull it sharply or if the vehicle is
on a slope.
Press the red button on the buckle
to release the belt. Let it retract
completely and smoothly.
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Occupant protection