Instructions for Use of Seat Belts
Chapter 4 · Manual page 165
It is important that all seat belts are worn correctly. Always check that all passengers are wearing seat belts. The following situations where seat belts are fastened improperly may cause serious injury or even death in the event of emergency braking or collision:
- Occupying a seat where you are unable to wear seat belt properly.
- Using an alternative object to insert into seat belt buckle whilst not wearing seat belt during driving.
- Having an unfastened seat belt whilst driving.
Airbags can not replace seat belts. Airbags can only provide extra support when triggered, and not all traffic accidents will trigger airbags. Whether airbags are triggered or not, wearing seat belts properly can reduce the risks of serious injury or death in accidents.
This vehicle is equipped with seat belt warning lamps to remind you to fasten your seat belt and check that any other passengers have their seat belts fastened. Refer to “Warning Lights and Indicators” in “Instrument Pack” section for details.
When the vehicle is moving, seat belts must be fastened properly for all occupants. The seat belt must be fastened even for short-distance travel. Because:
- You can never predict if you will be involved in a collision accident and how serious it may be.
- In the event of a collision or emergency braking, the seat belts will automatically lock. When the seat belt is worn correctly, the strongest bones in your body will bear the impact force to reduce your speed together with the vehicle, so as to prevent the out-of-control movement which may cause serious injury to driver and passengers.
- The force generated by a low-speed collision cannot be supported by arms and hands even in a minor traffic accident.
- Experience has clearly demonstrated that correct wearing of seat belts is closely related to the effective protection of occupants in most collision accidents!