Grech RV TURISMO 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Use the head restraint button to adjust the head restraint so
that it is as close as possible to the back of your head.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
The primary function of head restraints/headrests in vehicles
is safety. They are not made to reduce whiplash , an unpleasant
side effect of the rearward movement of the head and neck that
occurs during a rear impact.
Head restraints prevent ' 'whiplash '' injuries by stopping your
head and neck from over extending in the event of a crash. A
properly adjusted headrest combined with a correctly positioned
seat can reduce whiplash injury to a minimum.
Do not change over the head restraints for the front and
rear seats. Otherwise, it will not be possible to correctly adjust
the height and angle of the head restraints. Adjust the head
restraint so that it is as close as possible to your head.
SEATS
Your seat must be adjusted in such a way that you can wear
a seat belt correctly.
Observe the following points:
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Position the backrest in an almost vertical position so that
you are virtually upright . Do not drive with the backrest
reclined too far back .
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Your arms should be slightly bent when you are holding the
steering wheel.
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Avoid seat positions that prevent the seat belt from being
routed correctly. The shoulder section of the belt must be
routed over the middle of your shoulder and be pulled tight
against your upper body. The lap belt must always pass
across your lap as low down as possible, over your hip joints .
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Adjust the head restraint so that it supports the back of the
head at eye level.
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The distance from the pedals should be such that you can
depress them fully.
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while
driving:
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Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors.
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Fasten the seat belt.
There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting
the engine.
WARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle occupants could become
trapped. For example, on the seat guide rial. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one has any body parts in
the sweep of the seat.
WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have
not moved the backrest to an almost vertical position. When braking
or in the event of an accident, you could slide underneath the seat belt
and sustain abdomen or neck injuries. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
WARNING
Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always ensure
that the backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder
section of your seat belt is routed across the center of your shoulder.
NOTICE
If head restraints are not installed and adjusted correctly, they cannot
provide protection as intented. There is an increased risk of injury in
the head and neck area in the event of an accident or when braking.
WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints installed. Before driving off,
make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.
NOTICE
Before the journey, make sure the head restraints have been correctly
set for each of the vehicle's passengers.
NOTICE
If the head restraints are not installed or not adjusted correctly, they
cannot provide protection as intended. In the event of braking,there
is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area.
WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints installed. Before driving off,
make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.
WARNING
A properly placed head restraint has been shown to lower the chances
of neck injury by up to 43% during a rear-end collision.
NOTICE
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