CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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SB090E1-E
Injured Persons
A seat belt should be used when an injured
person is being transported. For specific recom-
mendations, the advice of a qualified Medical
Practioner should be sought.
SB480A1-E
FOLDING REAR SEAT (Not all models)
The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate the
carriage of long items or to increase the luggage
capacity of the vehicle.
o To unlock the seatback, release the catch by
operating the lock knob, pull the seatback
forward and lower to the folded position.
o When the seatback is returned to the upright
position, ensure that the latching mechanism
has engaged and that the seat may not move
unintentionally.
o Luggage which is carried within the passenger
compartment must be securely restrained in
order to prevent injury in the event of sudden
deceleration.
WARNING:
The folding rear seats are intended to allow
the carriage of longer objects than could
otherwise be accommodated. Do not allow
passengers to sit on top of the folded-down
seatback whilst the car is in motion since the
folded seat does not provide a suitable sitting
facility and no seat belts are available for use.
Objects carried on the folded seatback should
not extend higher than the top of the front
seats and must be securely restrained to
prevent injury or damage during sudden de-
celeration.
SB090A1-E
SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS
Seat belts should be worn at all times by all
occupants front and rear. The possibility of injury
or the severity of injuries suffered in the event of
an accident will be greatly reduced by the wear-
ing of seat belts.
In addition the following recommendations should
be observed.
SB090B1-E
Babies/Small Children
Babies and small children must be restrained
using a restraint system specifically designed for
this purpose. Under no circumstances should a
child be carried in the vehicle without the use of
a suitable restraint which meets the regulations
in force in the country where the vehicle is in
operation.
SB090C1-E
Larger Children
Larger children should occupy the rear seat and
be restrained at all times. The restraint may take
the form of a special safety belt or the original
factory fitted seat belt used in conjunction with an
approved booster cushion depending upon the
size and weight of the child. Under no circum-
stances should children be allowed to travel
standing, kneeling or lying on the seat.
Never allow children to ride in the front passen-
ger seat.
SB090O1-E
Pregnant Women
The use of a seat belt is recommended for
pregnant women. The seat belt should be worn
as low and snugly as possible across the hips,
not across the abdomen. A qualified Medical
Practitioner should be consulted for further infor-
mation.
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