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Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily, without twisting the seat belt and without
damaging the trim.
WARNING
Incorrect seat belt routing can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident.
The seat belts offer best protection only when the backrests are in an upright position and the seat
belts have been fastened properly according to the occupant's size.
Unfastening seat belts while the vehicle is in motion can lead to severe or fatal injuries in the event
of an accident or sudden braking manoeuvre.
Seat belt routing
Fig. 36 Correct seat belt routing and head restraint adjustment.
Fig. 37 Correct seat belt routing for pregnant women.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Seat belts will offer an optimum level of protection during an accident only when they are routed
correctly. Correct seat belt routing reduces the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Correct seat belt
routing also holds the vehicle occupants in position so that a deployed airbag can offer the
maximum level of protection. This is why you must always fasten your seat belt and ensure that the
seat belt routing is correct ⇒ Fig. 36 .
An incorrect sitting position can cause severe or fatal injuries ⇒ Sitting position .
Correct seat belt routing
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