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Safety
Seat belts
Wh
y
w
ear a seat belt
Introduction
Check the condition of all the seat belts at
regu
lar intervals. If you notice that the belt
webbing, fittings, retractor mechanism or
buckle of any of the belts is damaged, the
belt must be replaced immediately by a spe-
cialised workshop ›››
. The specialised
w
ork
shop mu
st use the appropriate spare
parts corresponding to the vehicle, the
equipment and the model year. SEAT recom-
mends taking your car in for technical serv-
ice.
WARNING
Unbuckled or badly buckled seat belts in-
cre
ase the risk of severe or even fatal inju-
ries. The seat belt cannot offer its full protec-
tion if it is not fastened and used correctly.
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Seat belts are the most effective way of re-
ducing the risk of sustaining severe or fatal
injuries in the event of an accident. Seat belts
must be correctly fastened when the vehicle
is in motion to protect the driver and all vehi-
cle occupants.
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Before each trip, every occupant in the ve-
hicle occupants must sit properly, correctly
fasten the seat belt belonging to his or her
seat and keep it fastened throughout the trip.
This also applies to other vehicle occupants
when driving in t
own.
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When travelling, children must be secured
in the vehicle with a child restraint system
suitable for their weight and height and with
the seat belts correctly fastened
››› page 75.
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Instruct your passengers to fasten their
seat belts properly before driving off.
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Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the
appropriate seat and ensure it is engaged.
Using the latch plate in the buckle of another
seat will not protect you properly and may
cause severe injuries.
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Do not allow liquids or foreign bodies to en-
ter the buckle fastenings. This could damage
the buckles and seat belts.
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Never unbuckle your seat belt when the ve-
hicle is moving.
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Never allow more than one passenger to
share the same seat belt.
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Never hold children or babies on your lap
sharing the same seat belt.
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Bulky and unbuttoned clothing, such as a
coat worn over a sweatshirt, impairs the
proper fit and function of the seat belt.
WARNING
It is extremely dangerous to drive using dam-
aged seat
belts and could result in serious in-
jury or loss of life.
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Avoid d
amaging the seat belt by jamming it
in the door or the seat mechanism.
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If the fabric or other parts of the seat belt
are damaged, the seat belts could break in
the event of an accident or sudden braking.
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Always have damaged seatbelts replaced
immediately by seat belts approved for the
vehicle in question by SEAT. Seat belts which
have been worn in an accident and have been
stretched must be replaced by a specialised
workshop. Renewal may be necessary even if
there is no apparent damage. The belt an-
chorage should also be checked.
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Never attempt to repair, modify or remove a
seat belt yourself. All repairs to seat belts, re-
tractors and buckles must be carried out by a
specialised workshop.
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