Fiat ABARTH 500 2017 User Manual page 21

• ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically required in order to properly
fit the original seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt Extender if, when
worn, the distance between the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender buckle
and the center of the occupant's body is LESS than 6 inches.
• Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed can increase the risk of serious
injury or death in a collision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender when the lap
belt is not long enough and only use in the recommended seating positions.
Remove and store the Seat Belt Extender when not needed.
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
Seat belts must be worn by all occu-
pants including pregnant women: the
risk of injury in the event of an accident
is reduced for the mother and the un-
born child if they are wearing a seat belt.
Position the lap belt snug and low below
the abdomen and across the strong
bones of the hips. Place the shoulder
belt across the chest and away from the
neck. Never place the shoulder belt be-
hind the back or under the arm.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve
the performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a colli-
sion. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints.
NOTE:
These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant.
The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Like
the air bags, the pretensioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a
deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
GETTING STARTED
WARNING!
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts
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