Seat Belts - Aston Martin Vantage S 2016 Owner's Manual

Front airbags are designed to operate only in frontal and near-frontal
collisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the
collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.
Determining if the System is Operational
A warning symbol in the instrument cluster
of the system. A difficulty with the system is shown by one or more of
the following:
• The warning symbol will flash or stay ON.
• The warning symbol does not come ON immediately after the
ignition is set to ON.
If either of these conditions occur, even intermittently, have the
restraint system serviced at your Aston Martin Dealer immediately.
Unless serviced, the system may not operate correctly in the event of
a collision.
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Seat Belts

Aston Martin strongly recommend the use of seat belts.
Warning: Seat belts should not be worn with straps twisted.
Warning: Each belt assembly must only be used by one
occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being
carried on the passengers lap. Do not put an adult seat belt
shows the condition
around two children.
Warning: When installed, the seat belt webbing must not
contact any sharp edges which could abrade or cut the webbing
during normal use or in an accident. If necessary, the webbing
must be protected.
Warning: Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the
webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly
battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap
and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated or damaged.
Warning: Wearing your seat belt is crucial to your safety. Not
wearing a seat belt increases chance of serious injury or death in
the event of an accident.
Warning: Be sure that you and your passenger always fasten
their seat belts and use them correctly even though airbags are
provided.
Warning: Reclining the seat back decreases protection
provided by the seat belt in the event of a crash. Adjust the seat
back to an upright position. Make sure that the seat back is
locked in place. Otherwise it could move forward in the event of
a sudden stop or crash and cause injury.
Warning: Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony
structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front
of the pelvis, chest and shoulders; wearing the lap section of the
belt across the abdominal area must be avoided.
Warning: Never place the shoulder portion of belt under your
arm or behind your back.
Warning: Always remove rigid or breakable objects i.e.
spectacles or a mobile phone, from your pockets. These items
could be trapped under seat belts, possibly causing injury in the
event of an accident.