50 Occupant safety If you have such items located on or in your clothing, e.g. pens, keys or spectacles, store these in a suitable place. X Adjust the seat ( Y page 64). The seat backrest must be in an almost upright position. R only one person is using a seat belt Infants and children must never travel sit- ting on the lap of a vehicle occupant. In the event of an accident, they could be crushed between the vehicle occupant and seat belt. X Pull the seat belt smoothly out of belt sash guide = and engage belt tongue ; into belt buckle : . Safety X If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body.
R objects are never secured with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle's occupants Also ensure that no objects are placed between a person and the seat. e.g. a cush- ion. Seat belts are only intended to secure and restrain vehicle occupants. Always observe the instructions and safety notes "Before driv- ing off" for securing objects, luggage or loads ( Y page 159). Vehicles with a swivel seat Fastening and adjusting the seat belts The shoulder section of the seat belt must always be routed across the centre of the shoulder. Adjust the belt sash guide if neces- sary.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt ( Y page 48) and the notes on how to use the seat belt properly ( Y page 49). Vehicles with a swivel seat: also observe the information about the lap belt for the swivel seat ( Y page 51). X To raise: slide the belt sash guide upwards. The belt sash guide engages in various posi- tions. X To lower: press release button : and slide the belt sash guide downwards. X Let go of release button : in the desired position and make sure that the belt sash guide engages. Basic illustration