Maserati GRANCABRIO RANGE, Owner'S Manual

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Australia Version - Safety
Seat belts
The driver must respect and have the
passengers observe the provisions
of local legislation regarding the
compulsory use of seat belts. In
Australia, it is mandatory for all
vehicle occupants to wear the seat
belts, and to use child restraint
systems.
If used correctly, the seat belts, have
been designed to protect the wearer
from a variety of impacts.
Maserati recommends you
use the seat belts correctly
fastened and adjusted at all
times!
Correct use of the seat belts can
reduce the risk of serious injury in the
event of an accident.
If the driver permits the passenger
not to wear the seat belts, he shares
the risk posed by failed use and is
equally guilty of violation.
It is essential to replace the
entire assembly after it has
been worn in a severe impact
even if damage to the assembly is not
obvious.
The vehicle is equipped with seat belts
with automatic retractor for optimal
freedom of movement.
The front seat belts are also equipped
with electronically-controlled load
limiting devices and pretensioners.
WARNING: For an effective restraining
action, the seat belt must be fastened
correctly with the seat backrest in the
upright position.
WARNING: The seat belt is fastened
correctly when the upper portion
of the belt crosses the centre of the
shoulder (not the neck) and the lap
portion is resting on the hips (not the
stomach).
Seatbelts are designed to
bear upon the bony structure
of the body, and should
be worn low across the front of
the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and
shoulders, as applicable; wearing
the lap section of the belt across the
abdominal area must be avoided.
Do not let the seat belts
come into contact with
cutting edges. They may
get damaged and may consequently
break in the event of a collision.