Fiat Panda Owner's Handbook Manual page 87

fig. 7
IMPORTANT The belt should not be
twisted. The upper part should pass over
the shoulder and cross the chest diago-
nally. The lower part should adhere to the
pelvis (as illustrated in fig. 7) and not to
the abdomen of the passenger. Do not use
any objects (pegs, stoppers, etc.) to keep
the belts away from the body.
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IMPORTANT Each belt shall be used by
one person only: never travel with a child
sitting on the passenger's lap with a sin-
gle belt to protect them both fig. 8. Do
not fasten other objects to the body.
WARNING
If the belt has been subject-
ed to heavy stress, for ex-
ample after and accident, it should be
changed completely together with
the anchors, anchor fastening screws
and the pretensioners. In fact, even if
the belt has no visible defects, it could
have lost its resilience.
HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT
BELTS ALWAYS IN EFFICIENT
CONDITIONS
Observe the following:
❒ always use the belt with the tap taut and
never twisted; make sure that it is free
to run without impediments;
❒ after a serious accident, replace the belt
being worn at that time, even if it does
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not appear damaged. Always replace
the seat belt if pretensioners have been
activated;
❒ to clean the belts, wash by hand with
neutral soap, rinse and leave to dry in
the shade. Never use strong deter-
gents, bleach or dyes or other chemi-
cal substance that might weaken the fi-
bres;
❒ prevent the reels from getting wet:
their correct operation is only guaran-
teed if water does not get inside;
❒ replace the seat belt when showing sig-
nificant wear or cut signs.