Maserati Quattroporte Automatic 2009 Owner's Manual page 27

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General warnings for using the
seat belts
The driver and any passengers
are obliged by law to respect
and obey the provisions of
local legislation regarding the
compulsory use of seat belts.
To help provide maximum
protection, you are advised to
keep the seatback in the most
upright position possible and the seat
belt close to your chest and pelvis. If
the seat belt is loose, in the event of
an accident you could move too far
forward and could be injured.
Travelling with the seatback too far
reclined could also be dangerous: even
if the seat belts are fastened, they may
not work correctly. In fact, the belt
itself may not be close enough to your
body and, if it is in front of you, it
could cause neck wounds or other
injuries in an accident. Additionally, in
an accident, the lower section of the
belt could press against the upper part
of your stomach rather than the pelvic
area, causing serious internal injuries.
Do not use child seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in
the front passenger seat.
Occupants in the front passenger seat
must never sit on the edge of the seat,
leaning toward the instrument panel
or otherwise sit out of position.
The occupants' back must be as
upright as comfort allows, and must
rest against the seatback with the seat
belt properly fastened. Feet must be
on the floor (i.e. not on the dashboard,
seat or out of the window).
When travelling with one or
more child seats fitted on the
rear seat of the vehicle, the
tables (if equipped) must be in a closed
position.
When the vehicle is moving
and the table(s) is open,
passengers travelling in the
rear seats must fasten their seat belts.
Travelling without the seat belt
fastened increases the risk of injury in
the event of a collision.
Always fasten the seat belts.
Travelling without the seat
belts fastened significantly
increases the risk of serious injury in
the event of a collision, even with the
airbags. In the event of a collision, the
seat belts help reduce the possibility
of the vehicle's occupants being
thrown against the structures of the
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