Seat Belts - Renault CLIO Driver's Handbook Manual

SEAT BELTS

Always wear your seat belt when trav-
elling in your vehicle. You must also
comply with the legislation of the par-
ticular country you are in.
Before driving off:
– firstly ensure that your driving po-
sition is correctly adjusted,
– then adjust your seat belt to pro-
vide maximum protection.
Incorrectly adjusted seat
belts may cause injuries in
the event of an accident.
Even pregnant women
should wear a seat belt. In this case,
ensure that the lap belt is not exert-
ing too much pressure on the abdo-
men, but do not allow any slack.
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Adjusting your driving
position
– Sit well back in your seat (having
first removed your coat or jacket).
This is essential to ensure that your
back is positioned correctly.
– Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals. Your seat
should be as far back as possible
while still allowing you to depress
the clutch pedal fully. The seatback
should be adjusted so that your arms
are slightly bent when you hold the
steering wheel.
– Adjust the position of your head-
rest. For safety reasons, the top of
the headrest must be level with the
top of the head.
– Adjust the height of the seat. This
adjustment allows you to select the
seat position which offers you the
best possible view.
– Adjust the position of the steering
wheel.
Refer to the information on the
"Steering wheel" in Section 1.
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Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
Shoulder strap 1 should be as close as
possible to the base of the neck but not
on it.
Lap belt 2 should be worn flat over the
thighs and against the pelvis.
The belt should be worn so that it is as
close as possible to your body, i.e.:
avoid wearing heavy clothing or keep-
ing bulky objects under the belts, etc.