Fig. 54
Proper safety belt positioning for expectant mothers.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Wearing safety belts improperly can cause serious injury or death. Safety belts can only work when
they are correctly positioned on the body. A properly worn safety belt also helps to position the occu-
pant so that an airbag can provide maximum protection when deployed. Therefore, always fasten your
safety belt and make sure that it is properly positioned over your body.
Improper seating positions reduce the effectiveness of safety belts and even increase the risk of injury
or death by moving the safety belt to critical areas of the body. Improper seating positions also in-
crease the risk of severe injury or death when an airbag deploys and strikes an occupant who is not
seated properly,
Adjusting the seating position
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Proper safety belt position
x
The shoulder portion of the safety belt must always run over the center of the shoulder and never
over the throat, over the arm, under the arm or behind the back.
x
The lap portion of the safety belt must always run as low as possible over the pelvis and never
over the abdomen.
x
Always wear the safety belt flat and snug against the body. Pull on the safety belt to tighten if
necessary.
Expectant mothers
must always wear the lap portion of the safety belt as low as possible across the
pelvis and below the rounding of the abdomen – throughout the pregnancy. The safety belt must lie
flat against the body to avoid pressure against the abdomen
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fig. 54
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Adjusting safety belt height
The safety belt position can be adjusted using the following feature:
x
Front seats with height adjustment.
