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Safety system
OAI3039009
Removal and installation
To remove the head restraint :
1. Raise it as far as it can go.
2. Press the release button (1) whilst
pulling upward (2).
To reinstall the head restraint :
1. Put the head restraint poles (3) into
the holes whilst pressing the
release button (1).
2. Adjust the head restraint to the
appropriate height.
Seat warmers (if equipped)
Seat warmers are provided to warm
the seats during cold weather.
WARNING
The seat warmers can cause a
SERIOUS BURN, even at low tem-
peratures and especially if used
for long periods of time.
Passengers must be able to feel if
the seat is becoming too warm so
they can turn it off, if needed.
People who cannot detect temper-
ature change or pain to the skin
should use extreme caution, espe-
cially the following types of pas-
sengers:
‡ Infants, children, elderly or dis-
abled persons, or hospital outpa-
tients.
‡ People with sensitive skin or
who burn easily.
‡ Fatigued individuals.
‡ Intoxicated individuals.
‡ People taking medication that
can cause drowsiness or sleepi-
ness.
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Safety system
SEAT BELTS
This section describes how to use the
seat belts properly. It also describes
some of the things not to do when
using seat belts.
Seat belt safety precautions
Always fasten your seat belt and
make sure all passengers have fas-
tened their seat belts before starting
any trip. Air bags (if equipped) are
designed to supplement the seat belt
as an additional safety device, but
they are not a substitute. Most coun-
tries require all occupants of a vehicle
to wear seat belts.
WARNING
Seat belts must be used by ALL
passengers whenever the vehicle
is moving. Take the following pre-
cautions when adjusting and wear-
ing seat belts:
‡ ALWAYS properly restrain chil-
dren under age 13 in the rear
seats.
‡ NEVER allow children to ride in
the front passenger seat. If a
child age 13 or older must be
seated in the front seat, move the
seat as far back as possible and
properly restrain them in the
seat.
‡ NEVER allow an infant or child to
be carried on an occupant’s lap.
‡ NEVER ride with the seatback
reclined when the vehicle is mov-
ing.
‡ Do not allow children to share a
seat or seat belt.
‡ Do not wear the shoulder belt
under your arm or behind your
back. ‡ Never wear a seat belt over frag-
ile objects. If there is a sudden
stop or impact, the seat belt can
damage it.
‡ Do not use the seat belt if it is
twisted. A twisted seat belt will
not protect you properly in an
accident.
‡ Do not use a seat belt if the web-
bing or hardware is damaged.
‡ Do not latch the seat belt into the
buckles of other seats.
‡ NEVER unfasten the seat belt
whilst driving. This may cause
loss of vehicle control resulting
in an accident.
‡ Make sure there is nothing in the
buckle interfering with the seat
belt latch mechanism. This may
prevent the seat belt from fasten-
ing securely.
‡ No modifications or additions
should be made by the user
which will either prevent the seat
belt adjusting devices from oper-
ating to remove slack, or prevent
the seat belt assembly from
being adjusted to remove slack.
WARNING
Damaged seat belts and seat belt
assemblies will not operate prop-
erly. Always replace:
‡ Frayed, contaminated, or dam-
aged webbing.
‡ Damaged hardware.
‡ The entire seat belt assembly
after it has been worn in an acci-
dent, even if damage to webbing
or assembly is not apparent.
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OIB034017
Forward-facing Child Restraint
System
A forward-facing Child Restraint
System provides restraint for the
child’s body with a harness. Keep
children in a forward-facing Child
Restraint System with a harness until
they reach the top height or weight
limit allowed by your Child Restraint
System’s manufacturer.
Once your child outgrows the for-
ward-facing Child Restraint System,
your child is ready for a booster seat.
Booster seats
A booster seat is Child Restraint
System designed to improve the fit of
the vehicle’s seat belt system. A
booster seat positions the seat belt
so that it fits properly over the stron-
ger parts of your child’s body. Keep
your children in booster seats until
they are big enough to fit in a seat
belt properly.
For a seat belt to fit properly, the lap
belt must lie comfortable across the
upper thighs, not the stomach. The
shoulder belt should lie comfortable
across the shoulder and chest and
not across the neck or face. Children
under age 13 must always be prop-
erly restrained to minimise the risk of
injury in an accident, sudden stop or
sudden manoeuvre.
Installing a Child Restraint
System (CRS)
WARNING
Before installing your Child
Restraint System always:
Read and follow the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of
the Child Restraint System.
Failure to follow all warnings and
instructions could increase the
risk of the SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH if an accident occurs.
WARNING
If the vehicle head restraint pre-
vents proper installation of a Child
Restraint System, the head
restraint of the respective seating
position shall be readjusted or
entirely removed.
After selecting a proper Child
Restraint System and checking that
the Child Restraint System fits prop-
erly in the rear of this vehicle, you are
ready to install the Child Restraint
System according to the manufactur-
er’s instruction. There are three gen-
eral steps in installing the Child
Restraint Systems properly:
‡ Properly secure the Child
Restraint System to the vehicle.
All Child Restraint System must be
secured to the vehicle with the lap
belt or lap part of a lap/shoulder belt
or with the ISOFIX top-tether and/or
ISOFIX anchorage.