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While driving, do not lean forward and do not
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lean against the door or side window. You may
otherwise be in the deployment area of the
airbags.
Sit with their feet resting on the floor, if possi-
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ble. Your thighs are slightly supported by the
seat cushion
Do not put your feet on the cockpit, for exam-
ple. Your feet may otherwise be in the deploy-
ment area of the airbag.
Fasten the seat belt correctly (
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Notes on wearing the seat belt correctly
Always fasten your seat belt correctly before
starting a journey. A seat belt can only provide
the best level of protection if it is worn correctly.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrectly fastened seat belt
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot
perform its intended protective function.
In addition, an incorrectly fastened seat belt
can also cause injuries, for example, in the
event of an accident or when braking or
changing direction suddenly.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants
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have their seat belts fastened correctly
and are sitting properly.
Front seats:
& WARNING Risk of injury or death when
page 89).
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additional restraint systems are not used
for persons with a smaller stature
Persons under 1.50 m tall cannot wear the
seat belt correctly without a suitable addi-
tional restraint system.
Always secure persons under 1.50 m tall
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in a suitable restraint system.
Rear seats: also observe the notes on size restric-
tions on the rear seats (
"Children in the vehicle" section (
Observe the following information on the correct
seat position and posture (
Occupant safety – Brief overview of most important points
page 164) and the
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Each vehicle occupant must observe the following
notes in particular:
The seat belt must not be twisted.
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The shoulder belt strap must be routed
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forward from the seat belt outlet over the
centre of your shoulder.
The shoulder belt strap should neither touch
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your neck nor be routed under your arm or
behind your back.
The lap belt must be routed as low down
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across the hips as possible.
In addition, push the lap belt down as far as
possible across your hips and pull tight with
the shoulder belt strap. Never route the lap
belt across your abdomen.
Pregnant women must also take particular
care with this.
After being tightened, the shoulder belt strap
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and lap belt must fit snugly against the body.
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter
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coat.
Never route the seat belt across sharp, poin-
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ted, abrasive or fragile objects.
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