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T h e d r i v e r m u s t e n s u r e t h a t
passengers use the seat
belts correctly and that they
are all restrained securely
before setting off. I n o r d e r t o b e e f f e c t i v e , a s e a t b e l t :
- must be tightened as close to the
body as possible,
- must restrain one person of adult size only,
- must not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
- must be pulled in front of you with a s m o o t h m o v e m e n t , c h e c k i n g
that it does not twist,
- must not be transformed or m o d i fi e d t o a v o i d a l t e r i n g i t s
performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, all repairs and checks
must be carried out by a PEUGEOT
dealer who guarantees that the work
is carried out correctly.
H a v e y o u r s e a t b e l t s c h e c k e d r e g u -
larly by a PEUGEOT dealer and parti-
cularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
w a t e r o r a t e x t i l e c l e a n i n g p r o d u c t ,
sold by PEUGEOT dealers.
A f t e r f o l d i n g o r m o v i n g a s e a t o r r e a r
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
is positioned and rolled up correctly.
Depending on the nature and se-
riousness of the impacts, the pre-
t e n s i o n i n g d e v i c e m a y b e t r i g g e r e d
before and independently of the air
bags. Triggering of the pre-tensioners
is accompanied by a slight discharge
of harmless smoke and a noise, due
t o t h e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h e p y r o t e c h n i c
cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the air bag warning light
comes on.
F o l l o w i n g a n i m p a c t , h a v e t h e s e a t
belts system checked, and if neces-
sary replaced, by a PEUGEOT dealer.
W h e r e v e r y o u a r e s e a t e d i n t h e
v e h i c l e , a l w a y s f a s t e n y o u r s e a t b e l t ,
e v e n f o r s h o r t j o u r n e y s .
D o n o t i n v e r t t h e s e a t b e l t b u c k l e s a s
t h e y w i l l n o t f u l fi l t h e i r r o l e f u l l y .
T h e s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n i n e r t i a
reel permitting automatic adjustment
of the length of the strap to your size.
The seat belt is stored automatically
when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is rolled up correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
p e l v i s .
The upper part must be positioned in
the hollow of the shoulder.
T h e i n e r t i a r e e l s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n
a u t o m a t i c l o c k i n g d e v i c e w h i c h
c o m e s i n t o o p e r a t i o n i n t h e e v e n t
of a collision, emergency braking
o r i f t h e v e h i c l e r o l l s o v e r . Y o u c a n
r e l e a s e t h e d e v i c e b y p u l l i n g r a p i d l y
on the strap and releasing it. Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the pas-
s e n g e r i s l e s s t h a n 1 2 y e a r s o l d o r
s h o r t e r t h a n o n e m e t r e fi f t y .
N e v e r u s e t h e s a m e s e a t b e l t t o
secure more than one person.
N e v e r a l l o w a c h i l d t o t r a v e l o n y o u r
lap.
