Dodge 2008 Sprinter - Manual (Page 39)

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Safety
Occupant safety
2
Warning
G
A seat belt that is worn incorrectly or not at
all, or that is not correctly engaged in the
seat belt buckle, cannot perform its intended
protective function. In certain circumstanc-
es, you could be seriously or even fatally in-
jured. Make sure, that all occupants – in
particular, expectant mothers – wear their
seat belt correctly at all times.
You must make sure that the belt:
is routed as low as possible across your
pelvic area, for example across your hip
joints and not across your abdomen
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Warning (Continued)
G
fits closely
is not twisted
is routed across the middle of your shoul-
der
is not routed across your neck or under
your arm
is pulled tight across the lap by pulling up-
wards on the shoulder belt
Do not secure any objects with a seat belt
if it is being used by one of the vehicle’s
occupants.
Warning (Continued)
G
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, for example
a winter coat.
Do not route the belt strap over sharp or
fragile objects, especially if these are lo-
cated in or on your clothing, for example
eyeglasses, pens or keys. The belt strap
could otherwise tear in the event of an ac-
cident and you or other vehicle occupants
could be injured as a result.
Only one person may use each seat belt at
any one time.
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