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LOAD LIMITERS

To increase passenger’s safety, the front seat belt reels contain a load
limiter which allows controlled sag in such a way as to dose the force
acting on the chest and shoulders during the belt restraining action in
case of front crash.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS

The driver must comply with (and have the vehicle occupants follow) all
the local legal regulations concerning the use of seat belts. Always fasten
the seat belts before starting.

Seat belts are also to be worn by expectant mothers: the risk of injury in
the case of accident is greatly reduced for them and the unborn child if
they are wearing a seat belt.

Of course they must position the lower part of the belt very low down
so that it passes under the abdomen (as illustrated in the figure).

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CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

W

ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

CAR

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS

SAFETY DEVICES

F0H0133m

F0H0134m

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