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Seat belts
occupants' kinetic energy will be absorbed
sol
ely by said impact.
Ev
en at speeds of 30 km/h (
19 mph) to
50 km/h (30 mph), the forces acting on bod-
ies in a collision can easily exceed one tonne
(1000 kg). At greater speed these forces are
even higher.
Vehicle occupants not wearing seat belts are
not “attached” to the vehicle. In a head-on
collision, they will move forward at the same
speed their vehicle was travelling just before
the impact. This example applies not only to
head-on collisions, but to all accidents and
collisions.
Even at low speeds the forces acting on the
body in a collision are so great that it is not
possible to brace oneself with one's hands. In
a frontal collision, unbelted passengers are
thrown forward and will make violent contact
with the steering wheel, dash panel, wind-
screen or whatever else is in the way
›››
Fig. 87.
It is also important for rear passengers to
wear seat belts properly, as they could other-
wise be thrown forward violently through the
vehicle interior in an accident. Passengers in
the rear seats who do not use seat belts en-
danger not only themselves but also the front
occupants
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Fig. 88.
Using seat belts
Twisted seat belt
If it is difficult to remo
ve the seat belt from the
guide, the seat belt may have become twis-
ted inside the side trim after being wound too
quickly on unfastening:
●
Pull out the seat belt completely, carefully
pulling on the latch plate.
●
Untwist the belt and guide it back, assisting
it by hand.
The seat belt must be fastened even if it is im-
possible to untwist it. In this case, the twisted
area must not be in an area in direct contact
with your body. Have the seat belt untwisted
urgently by a specialised workshop.
WARNING
An improperly handled seat belt increases
the risk of sustaining sev
ere or fatal injuries.
●
Regularly check that the seat belts and
their components are in perfect condition.
●
Always keep your seat belt clean.
●
Do not jam or damage the seat belt or
rub it with sharp edges.
●
Make sure there are no liquids or foreign
bodies on the latch plate and in the buckle.
How to properly adjust your
seat belt
F
ast
ening and unf
astening your
seat belt
Fig. 89 Insert the latch plate into the buckle
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