General Instructions - Alfa Romeo 147 Owner's Manual

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE USE OF THE SEAT
BELTS
All the occupants of the car are obliged to
respect the local traffic laws regarding the
wearing of seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before start-
ing off.
WARNING
To ensure the highest de-
gree of protection, you are
recommended to keep the seat
backrest in the straightest position
possible, and the belt adhering well
to the chest and pelvis.
Seat belts should always be worn
in both the front and rear positions!
Travelling without seat belt in-
creases the risk of serious injury or
death in the case of accident.
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WARNING
The seat belt must not be
twisted and should cling
tightly to the body. The upper part
must pass over the shoulder and
diagonally across the chest. The
lower part must rest across the
pelvis (fig. 44) and not across the
stomach. Do not use devices (clips,
stoppers, etc.) which keep the belts
away from the body.
fig. 44
WARNING
Under no circumstances
should the components of
the seat belts and pretensioner be
tampered with or removed. Any
operation should be carried out by
qualified and authorised personnel.
Always contact an Alfa Romeo Au-
thorised Service.
WARNING
If the seat belt has been
subjected to shock, for ex-
ample during an accident, it must
be completely replaced together
with the attachments and their
screws, and the pretensioning de-
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vices, even if visible defects are not
detected as the belt may have lost
its resilience.