Mini COUNTRYMAN 2018, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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– The seat belts or belt buckles are
damaged, dirty or have been modified
in another way.
– Belt tensioners or belt retractors have
been modified.
Seat belts can be damaged in an accident
without the damage necessarily being ap-
parent. There is a danger of injury or even
death. Do not modify seat belts, belt buck-
les, belt tensioners, belt retractors and belt
anchor points and ensure that they are
kept clean. After an accident, have the seat
belts inspected at a Service Partner of the
manufacturer or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
Correct seat belt use
– Place the seat belt tightly over the pelvis
and shoulder, close to the body and
without twisting.
– Make sure that the seat belt is posi-
tioned low at the hip in the area of the
pelvis. The seat belt must not press on
the abdomen.
– The seat belt must not be rubbed on
sharp edges, be routed over solid or
breakable objects or be trapped.
– Avoid bulky clothing.
– Keep the seat belt taut by occasionally
pulling upwards on the upper section.
Adjustment for automatic
retracting seat belts
– Pull the seat belt tongue diagonally
across the body and push it into the belt
buckle until it audibly engages into
place.
– It is important to adjust the belt length
correctly. To adjust the lap belt and
check whether the belt tongue has en-
gaged correctly in the buckle, pull up-
wards on the shoulder section of the
belt until the lap belt fits tightly.
– The diagonal shoulder strap adjusts au-
tomatically to allow freedom of move-
ment.
– To release the seat belt, press the button
on the buckle.
Fastening the seat belt
1. When fastening the seat belt, guide the
seat belt slowly from the bracket.
2. Insert the seat belt tongue in the belt
buckle. The seat belt buckle must be
heard to engage.
Unfastening the seat belt
1. Hold the seat belt firmly.
2. Press the red button on the belt buckle.
3. Guide the seat belt back up to the reel
mechanism.
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