BMW Z4 Roadster Owner's Handbook Manual page 108

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ted. Each seat belt assembly must only be
used by one occupant; carrying infants and
children on the occupant's lap is not permitted.
It is essential to replace the entire belt assem‐
bly if it was being worn by a vehicle occupant
when a severe impact occurred, even if dam‐
age to the assembly is not obvious.
WARNING
No modifications or additions should be made
by the user that will either prevent the seat belt
adjusting devices from operating to remove
slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly from
being adjusted to remove slack.
WARNING
The protective function of the seat belts may
be limited or may even fail completely in the
following situations:
▷ The seat belts or belt buckles are dam‐
aged, dirty or have been modified in an‐
other way.
▷ Belt tensioners or belt retractors have
been modified.
Seat belts can be damaged in an accident with‐
out the damage necessarily being apparent.
There is a danger of injury or even death. Do
not modify seat belts, belt buckles, belt ten‐
sioners, belt retractors and belt anchor points
and ensure that they are kept clean. After an
accident, have the seat belts inspected at a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
Correct seat belt use
▷ Insert the seat belt into the belt guide.
▷ Place the seat belt tightly over the pelvis and
shoulder, close to the body and without twist‐
ing.
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Adjustment for automatic
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Fastening the seat belt
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Make sure that the seat belt is positioned low
at the hip in the area of the pelvis. The seat
belt must not press on the abdomen.
The seat belt must not be rubbed on sharp
edges, be routed over solid or breakable ob‐
jects or be trapped.
Avoid bulky clothing.
Keep the seat belt taut by occasionally pulling
upwards on the upper section.
Pull the seat belt tongue diagonally across
the body and push it into the belt buckle until
it audibly engages into place.
It is important to adjust the belt length cor‐
rectly. To adjust the lap belt and check
whether the belt tongue has engaged cor‐
rectly in the buckle, pull upwards on the
shoulder section of the belt until the lap belt
fits tightly.
The diagonal shoulder strap adjusts automat‐
ically to allow freedom of movement.
To release the seat belt, press the button on
the buckle.
Put the seat belt on by guiding it slowly over
the shoulder and pelvis.
Insert the seat belt tongue in the belt buckle.
The seat belt buckle must be heard to en‐
gage.