Using The Seat Belts - Vauxhall VECTRA Owner's Manual

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Using the seat belts

Fitting seat bel ts
Pull the seat belt out of the retractor and
place it across the body, mak ing sure it is
not twisted.
Insert the la tch plate into the buckle. The
front sea t b ackrest must not be tilted back
too far or the seat belt will not op erate
properly . The recommended angle of
inclina tion is 25° . Mak e sure that the lap
belt is not twisted and that it fits snugly
across the body. Tension the belt
frequently whilst d riv ing by tugging the
diagonal pa rt of the belt.
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Warning
O n pregna nt women in particular, the lap
belt must be positioned a s low as
possible across the pelvis so as not to put
too much pressure on the abdomen.
Bulk y clothing will impede the snug fit of
the seat b elt. The seat belt must not be
placed over hard or break able ob jects in
the pockets of your clothing (e.g. p ens,
key s, spectacles) as this may cause injury .
Do not p lace any objects, such as
ha ndb ags or mobile telephones, between
the seat b elt and y our body.
Height adjustm ent
Height adjustm ent of upper anc horage
point for front seat belts:
1. Pull out the seat belt slightly.
2. Front seat belts: Push the button down or
push the belt g uide up.
Rear sea t belts: Press the belt guide and
push up or d ow n.
3. Set desired height.
4. Allow belt g uide to audibly engage.
Do not adjust height whilst driving.