Occupant Protection Systems; Seat Belts - Alfa Romeo Tonale Owner's Handbook Manual

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WARNING The warning is deactivated
when the car is stationary or when the
gear lever is in the "Park" (P) position.
NOTE The system, operating only at car
speeds below 20 km/h, is always active
and cannot be deactivated.
WARNING
72) The pedestrian acoustic warning system
is a driving aid and was not designed to
avoid collisions. The driver must never
reduce their level of attention while driving.
Driving is always the responsibility of the
driver, who must take into consideration
the traffic conditions to drive in complete
safety. The driver is always required to
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front and from any persons and/or animals
located near the car. Failure to observe
what is described could cause a collision or
serious injuries to persons and/or animals
located near the car.
OCCUPANT PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety
equipment of the car comprise the
following protection systems:

seat belts

SBA (Seat Belt Alert) system
head restraints
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child restraint systems
front airbags and side bags
Read the information given the following
pages with the utmost care. It is of
fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment, see the "Head restraints"
chapter in the "Knowing your car"
section.
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other occupants
of the vehicle also respect, the local laws
in force in relation to the use of the seat
belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
The seat belt should be worn keeping
the chest straight and rested against the
backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold fastening
tongue (1) fig. 122 and insert it into buckle
(2), until it clicks into place.
On removal, if the belt jams, let it rewind
for a short stretch, then pull it out again
without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
(3) and guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
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