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1.34 SEAT BELTS (1/4) Adjusting the seat belts Sit with your back firmly against the seatback. as possible to the base of the neck but not on it. the thighs and against the pelvis. the body as possible. E.g.: avoid wear- ing heavy clothing or keeping bulky ob- jects under the belts, etc. 1 2 Always wear your seat belt when trav- elling in your vehicle. You must also comply with the legislation of the par- ticular country you are in. 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. 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. Before starting, first adjust your driv- ing position, then ask all occupants to adjust their seat belts 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 fully de- press the pedals. 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. For maximum safety, your head must be as close as possible to the headrest; – 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. Make sure that the rear bench seat is securely locked in position so that the rear seat belts will operate effi- ciently. Refer to the information on the “Rear bench seat: functions” in Section 3. |