CITROEN C6 Owner's Handbook Manual page 148

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Functioning of the seat belt
Pull the belt down in front of you in
a steady movement, making sure
that it does not become twisted.
Press the fastening into its buckle.
Check that it is properly secured
and that the automatic locking
mechanism operates correctly by
pulling sharply on the belt strap.
The abdominal part of the strap
should be positioned as low down
as possible in the lap and as tight
as possible.
The chest part should be posi-
tioned if possible in the channel of
the shoulder.
Each belt has a reel that adjusts its
length automatically to the girth of
the seat occupant
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S E AT B E LT S
To unfasten the belt, press on the
red button in the buckle.
The belt retracts automatically
when not in use.
Recommendations
To be effective, a seat belt :
• Must be able to restrain a single
person of adult size
• Must not bear any signs of
being cut or frayed.
Do not swap buckles, as then they
would not fulfil their proper roles.
Before and after use, make sure
that the belt is correctly retracted.
If the seats have armrests, the
central part of the belt should pass
underneath.
• Always adjust your seat belt while the vehicle is stationary.
• Do not pass the belt over hard or breakable objects that you
may have in your pockets.
• Never use clamps or clips to loosen your seat belt.
• Never carry a child on your knee.
• Regularly check the condition and cleanliness of the seat belts.
See « Maintenance ».
• Have the seat belts checked periodically by a CITROËN dealer as
well as after any accident, even a minor one.
Positioning of the belt rec-
ommended for pregnant
women
Position the lower part of the belt
as low down as possible on the lap,
so that it exerts no pressure on the
abdomen.
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