Important safety instructions for
the use of seat belts
Always wear the seat belt as described in
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this section.
Ensure that the seat belts can be fastened
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at all times and are not damaged.
WARNING
If seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at
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all, the risk of severe injuries increases. The
optimal protection from seat belts can be
achieved only if you use them properly.
Never allow two passengers (even chil-
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dren) to share the same seat belt.
Never unbuckle a seat belt while the ve-
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hicle is in motion. Risk of fatal injury.
The seat belt should never lie on hard or
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fragile objects (such as glasses or pens,
etc.) because this can cause injuries.
Do not allow the seat belt to be damaged
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or jammed, or to rub on any sharp edges.
Never wear the seat belt under the arm or
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in any other incorrect position.
Bulky and unfastened clothing (such as
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an overcoat over a sweater) impairs the
proper fit and function of the seat belts, re-
ducing their capacity to protect.
The slot in the seat belt buckle must not
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be blocked with paper or other objects, as
this can prevent the latch plate from en-
gaging securely.
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Safety
Never use seat belt clips, fastening rings
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or similar items to alter the position of the
belt webbing.
Frayed or torn seat belts or damage to
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the connections, belt retractors or parts of
the buckle could cause severe injuries in
the event of an accident. Therefore, you
must check the condition of all seat belts
at regular intervals.
Seat belts which have been worn in an
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accident and have been stretched must be
replaced by a specialised workshop. Re-
newal may be necessary even if there is no
apparent damage. The belt anchorage
should also be checked.
Do not attempt to repair a damaged seat
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belt yourself. The seat belts must not be re-
moved or modified in any way.
The belts must be kept clean, otherwise
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the retractors may not work properly.
Head-on collisions and the laws of
physics
A driver not wearing a seat belt is thrown
Fig. 7
forward violently.
The unbelted passenger in the rear seat
Fig. 8
is thrown forward violently, hitting the driver
who is wearing a seat belt.
The effects of the laws of physics in the case
of a head-on collision are easy to explain: the