General information
Information on emergency seat belt tensioners is given in Section Additional security system (SRS).
All people in a moving car should fasten their seat belts, which is indicated by a buzzer and a special K / L in the instrument cluster (see part Vehicle equipment, arrangement of instruments and controls). If the driver's or front passenger's seat belt is not fastened with the ignition on, K/L lights up for 4-8 seconds, and a corresponding message is displayed on the display in the instrument cluster. The buzzer sounds when the driver's or front passenger's seat belt is not fastened and does not turn off until the seat belts are fastened.
The seat belts of the front seats and the side seats of the rear seat have a diagonal lap design. A lap seat belt is installed in the central place of the rear seat, its lock is marked with the inscription «CENTER».
The use of one seat belt for fastening more than one person is not allowed.
The waist section of the belt should be placed at the level of the hips so that it covers the hip joint of the seated person, as the most durable element of the human skeleton. The shoulder section of the belt must not be passed under the arm or placed over the neck of the seated person. Make sure the belt is not twisted.
Remember that the maximum effectiveness of the seat belt is achieved in the upright position of the seatback. Excessive tilt of the backrest increases the likelihood of the occupant slipping in the event of an impact.
The seat belts of the diagonal-waist design have three anchor points, one of which is equipped with an inertial return device with automatic jerk locking. Belts of this type do not need to be adjusted in length. The lap belt has two anchor points and should be kept fastened when not in use for safety reasons.
Rules for using seat belts
1. Slowly pull the belt out of the retractor, slung it over your shoulder (only three anchor belts) and snap the strap buckle into the buckle, then pull the shoulder section strap (only three anchor belts) up, checking the reliability of fixing the bracket in the lock. Make sure the strap is not twisted - a twisted strap is dangerous in itself.
2. Lower the lap section of the belt as far as possible, placing it as low as possible on the hips. By pulling on the shoulder section of the tri-anchor strap, take up any slack and try to get the strap snug against your body - tighten the strap accordingly if necessary. The strap should pass diagonally across the ribcage of the seated person in such a way that the load on impact falls mainly on the strongest upper torso.
3. The driver of the vehicle, having fastened his seat belt, must check that all passengers are also properly fastened.
4. In order to unfasten the belt, press the red button located on the lock body. When winding the belt with the return device drum, hold it by the buckle. After getting out of the car, make sure that the belt is not pinched by the door.
Do not attach any pads or other objects to the seat belt straps. Attaching attachments or changing the position of the shoulder section can reduce the effectiveness of the seat belts and increase the chance of injury in a crash.
Recommendations for pregnant women
Ensuring the safety of a pregnant woman is the best way to save the fetus in the event of an accident, so when driving a car (as driver or passenger) a pregnant woman must wear a seat belt without fail, paying special attention to the correct placement of its sections relative to her body.
When using diagonal waist belts, remember that the lap section of the belt should be located as low as possible on the hips and in no case be on the stomach.
A pregnant woman should also occupy an upright position on the seat. At the same time, the front seat should be moved as far as possible from the instrument panel, which will reduce the risk of injury and injury not only for the pregnant woman, but also for the fetus in the event of an accident or a front airbag deployment.
At each visit to the supervising doctor, consult whether it is desirable for you to drive a car.