|
|
SAFETY 92 30) If the system signals a loss of pressure on a specific tyre, it is recommended to check the pressure on all four tyres. 31) The iTPMS does not relieve the driver from the obligation to check the tyre pressure every month; it is not even to be considered a replacement system for maintenance or a safety system. 32) The iTPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre pressure drops (for example when a tyre bursts). In this case, stop the vehicle, braking with caution and avoiding abrupt steering. 33) The iTPMS system only warns that the tyre pressure is low: it cannot inflate them. 34) Insufficient tyre inflation increases fuel consumption, reduces the tread duration and may affect the capacity to drive safely. OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEMS Some of the most important safety equipment of the car comprise the following protection systems: seat belts; SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system; head restraints; child restraint systems; Front airbags and side bags. Read the information given the following pages with the utmost care. It is of fundamental importance that the protection systems are used in the correct way to guarantee the maximum possible safety level for the driver and the passengers. For the description of the head restraint adjustment see the "Head restraints" paragraph in the "Knowing your car" chapter. SEAT BELTS 63) 64) All car seats are equipped with seat belts with three anchorage points and a retractor. The reel mechanism operates locking the belt in the event of sharp braking or strong deceleration due to a collision. This allows the seat belt strap to slide freely and to adapt to the body of the occupant. In the event of an accident, the seat belt will lock reducing the risk of impact inside the passenger compartment and of being projected outside the car. The driver is responsible for respecting, and ensuring that all the other occupants of the vehicle also respect, the local laws in force in relation to the use of the seat belts. Always fasten the seat belts before setting off. USING THE SEAT BELTS The seat belt should be worn keeping the chest straight and rested against the backrest. To fasten the seat belts, hold fastening tongue (A) fig. 103 and insert it into buckle (B), until it clicks into place. 103 F0Y0085C On removal, if the belt jams, let it rewind for a short stretch, then pull it out again without jerking. button (C) and guide the seat belt with your hand while it is rewinding, to prevent it from twisting. is parked on a steep slope: this is perfectly normal. Furthermore, the reel mechanism locks the belt if it is pulled sharply or in the event of sudden braking, collisions and high-speed bends. as shown in fig. 104 and fig. 105. seat back in its normal position, after folding, make sure that the seat belt |