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Seat belts
Seat belt position
Seat belts offer their maximum protection only when they
are properly positioned.
Fig. 13 Correct seat belt
and head restraint posi-
tions, viewed from front
Fig. 14 Correct seat belt
and head restraint posi-
tions, viewed from side
The following features are available to adjust the seat belt in the shoulder
region:
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belt height adjustment for the front seats.
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front seat height adjustment*.
WARNING
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An incorrectly worn seat belt can cause severe injuries in the event of
an accident.
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The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoul-
der, never across the neck. The seat belt must lie flat and snugly on the
torso
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Fig. 13
.
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The lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis, never across
the stomach. The seat belt must lie flat and snugly on the pelvis
⇒
Fig. 14
. Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up any slack.
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Read and observe the warnings
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