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Seat Belts
Seat Belts
SEAT BELT SAFETY
The seat belts fitted to your vehicle are intended for use by adult sized
occupants. Each belt should be used by one occupant only.
Observe the following precautions:
• DO make sure ALL passengers are securely strapped in at all times
- even for the shortest journeys.
• ALWAYS adjust seat belts to eliminate any slack in the webbing.
DO NOT slacken the webbing by holding the belt away from the
body - to be fully effective, the seat belt must remain in full contact
with the body at all times.
• ALWAYS fit the lap strap as low on the hips as possible (never
across the abdomen), and ensure that the diagonal belt passes across
the shoulder without slipping off or pressing on the neck.
• DO NOT wear seat belts over hard, sharp or fragile items in
clothing, such as pens, keys, spectacles etc.
• Always replace a seat belt assembly that has withstood the strain of
a severe vehicle impact, or if the webbing shows signs of fraying.
• Where possible use the seat belts to secure large items of luggage
that are to be carried on the seats - in the event of an accident,
unsecured items become flying missiles capable of causing serious
injury.
• DO NOT use a seat belt that is twisted or obstructed in any way
that could impede its smooth operation.
• DO NOT allow front seat occupants to travel with the seat backs
reclined steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained from the
seat belt with the seat back angle set to approximately 25° from the
upright (vertical) position.
• DO NOT allow foreign matter (particularly sugary food and drink
particles) to enter the seat belt locks - such substances can render
the locks inoperative.
• In most countries, all occupants are required by law to wear a seat
belt, unless they have been issued with a medical exemption
certificate.
• During pregnancy, women should wear the lap belt across the hips
below the baby, with the diagonal belt passing across the shoulder,
between the breasts and to one side of the baby - if in doubt,
consult a doctor.
The airbag supplementary restraint system (SRS) is designed to
add to the overall effectiveness of the seat belts. It does not replace
them. SEAT BELTS MUST ALWAYS BE WORN!
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