Fastening and unfastening seat belts Unfastening the seat belts Unfasten seat belts only when the vehicle is sta- tionary → . Please refer to at the start of the chapter on page 34. – Press the red button in the buckle → Fig. 32 . The latch plate is released and springs out. – Guide the belt back so that it rolls up easily, without twisting the seat belt and without damaging the trim. Incorrect seat belt routing can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident. WARNING ● The seat belts only offer best protection when the backrests are in the proper posi- tion and the seat belts have been fastened properly according to the occupant's height. Fig.
31 Inserting the seat belt latch plate into the buckle. ● Unfastening seat belts while the vehicle is in motion can lead to severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking manoeuvre. Seat belt routing Please refer to at the start of the chapter on page 34. Fig. 32 Removing the seat belt latch plate into the buckle. If worn properly, seat belts hold the vehicle occu- pants in the correct sitting position during an ac- cident or braking manoeuvre, giving occupants maximum protection → . Fastening the seat belts Fasten seat belts before driving. Fig. 33 Correct seat belt routing and head rest ad- justment.
– Always properly adjust the front seats and head rests (if equipped) → page 32. – Lock the rear seat backrest in it's proper posi- tion → . – Gently pull the seat belt through the latch plate, across the chest and the pelvic area. Do not twist the seat belt → . – Insert the latch plate securely into the buckle of the respective seat → Fig. 31 . 25A.5L1.POL.20 – Pull test the seat belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely locked in the buckle. Safety 39