Rover 45 owners manual page 19

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Seat Belts Seat Belts • In most countries, all occupants are required by law to wear a seat SEAT BELT SAFETY The seat belts fitted to your vehicle are intended for use by adult sized belt, unless they have been issued with a medical exemption 1 occupants. Each belt should be used by one occupant only. certificate. Observe the following precautions: • During pregnancy, women should wear the lap belt across the hips • DO make sure ALL passengers are securely strapped in at all times below the baby, with the diagonal belt passing across the shoulder, - even for the shortest journeys. between the breasts and to one side of the baby - if in doubt, • ALWAYS adjust seat belts to eliminate any slack in the webbing. consult a doctor. DO NOT slacken the webbing by holding the belt away from the The airbag supplementary restraint system (SRS) is designed to body - to be fully effective, the seat belt must remain in full contact add to the overall effectiveness of the seat belts. It does not replace with the body at all times. them. SEAT BELTS MUST ALWAYS BE WORN! • ALWAYS fit the lap strap as low on the hips as possible (never across the abdomen), and ensure that the diagonal belt passes across the shoulder without slipping off or pressing on the neck. • DO NOT wear seat belts over hard, sharp or fragile items in clothing, such as pens, keys, spectacles etc. • Always replace a seat belt assembly that has withstood the strain of a severe vehicle impact, or if the webbing shows signs of fraying. • Where possible use the seat belts to secure large items of luggage that are to be carried on the seats - in the event of an accident, unsecured items become flying missiles capable of causing serious injury. • DO NOT use a seat belt that is twisted or obstructed in any way that could impede its smooth operation. • DO NOT allow front seat occupants to travel with the seat backs reclined steeply rearwards. Optimum benefit is obtained from the seat belt with the seat back angle set to approximately 25 ° from the upright (vertical) position. • DO NOT allow foreign matter (particularly sugary food and drink particles) to enter the seat belt locks - such substances can render the locks inoperative. 19

owners manual Rover 45

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