Seat Belts - Renault Latitude Handbook

sEAT BELTs

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Always wear your seat belt when
traveling in your vehicle. You must also
comply with the legislation of the par-
ticular country you are in.
Make sure that the rear bench seat
is locked in position correctly so that
the rear seat belts will operate ef-
ficiently. Refer to Section 3 "Rear
bench seat".
Seat belts which are incor-
rectly adjusted or twisted
may cause injuries in the
event of an accident.
Use one seat belt per person,
whether child or adult.
Even pregnant women should wear
a seat belt. In this case, ensure that
the lap belt is not exerting too much
pressure on the abdomen, but do
not allow any slack.
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Before starting, adjust your driving
position and then have each occu-
pant adjust their seat belt to ensure
optimum protection.
Adjusting your driving
position
– sit well back in your seat (having
first removed your coat or jacket).
This is essential to ensure your back
is positioned correctly.
– adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals. Your seat
should be as far back as possible
while still allowing you to depress
the brake pedal fully. The seatback
should be adjusted so that your arms
are slightly bent when you hold the
steering wheel;
– adjust the position of your head-
rest. To ensure the highest level of
safety, the top of the headrest should
be as close as possible to the top of
the head;
– adjust the height of the seat. This
adjustment allows you to select the
seat position which offers you the
best possible view.
– adjust the position of the steering
wheel.
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Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
Shoulder strap 1 must be as close as
possible to the base of the neck. It must
not in any case rest on the neck.
Lap belt 2 should be worn flat over the
thighs and against the pelvis.
The seat belt should be worn as close
to your body as possible; avoid wearing
clothes that are too thick, or holding any
objects that could obstruct the seat belt,
for example.