Fig. 39
Removing the latch plate from the buckle.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
⇒
Introduction
If worn properly, seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the correct sitting position during an
accident or braking manoeuvre, providing maximum protection
⇒
.
Fastening the seat belts
Fasten seat belts before every trip.
• Always adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly
⇒
Sitting position
.
• Engage the rear seat backrest in an upright position
⇒
.
• Take hold of the belt and pull it evenly across your chest and pelvis. Do
not
twist the belt in the
process
⇒
.
• Insert the latch plate securely into the buckle belonging to the occupied seat
⇒
Fig. 38
.
• Pull on the seat belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely locked in the buckle.
Unfastening the seat belts
Unfasten seat belts only when the vehicle is stationary
⇒
.
• Press the red button in the buckle
⇒
Fig. 39
. The latch plate is released and springs out.
• Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily, without twisting the seat belt and without
damaging the trim.
Lockable seat belt
When the belt webbing has been
completely
retracted and a clicking sound can be heard as the
seat belt is being rolled up, the vehicle is equipped with lockable seat belts. The seat belt locking
function should be used only for fitting certain child restraint systems
⇒
Safe transport of children
.
A locked seat belt must be released when a vehicle occupant uses the seat belt.
Seat belt routing
Fig. 40
Correct seat belt routing and head restraint adjustment.
Fig. 41
Correct seat belt routing during pregnancy.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
⇒
Introduction
Seat belts only provide an optimum level of protection during an accident when they are routed
correctly. Correct seat belt routing reduces the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Correct seat belt
routing also holds the vehicle occupants in position so that an inflating airbag can offer the
maximum level of protection. Therefore you must always fasten your seat belt and ensure that the
seat belt routing is correct
⇒
Fig. 40
.
Incorrect seat belt routing can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident.
• The seat belts only offer best protection when the backrests are in an upright position
and the seat belts have been fastened properly according to the occupant's height.
• Unfastening seat belts while the vehicle is in motion can lead to severe or fatal injuries
in the event of an accident or sudden braking manoeuvre.
WARNING
