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Seat belts must be worn by the driver and all adult passengers at all times, as well as children large enough to be properly restrained. Regulations in your country may require the use of seat belts for some passengers in your vehicle. Following basic safety precautions can help minimize the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident. In addition, please note the following recommendations: Infants and young children
In some countries, the use of child seats is mandatory for transporting infants and young children in a car. Whether or not required by law, the use of a child seat or restraint device is strongly recommended for infants and young children weighing less than 18 kg.Note: Small children are best protected when they are properly restrained in a child restraint system.
Older children
Children who are too small for child seats (child restraints) should be seated in the rear seats and secured with a combined lap/shoulder belt. The lap/shoulder belt should be pulled tight and positioned so that it passes below the abdominal cavity and is located below the top of the pelvic bone. Otherwise, in the event of an accident, the belt may cut into the child's abdomen and injure him. Periodically check that the child is secured with the seat belt. The child's fidgeting may change the position of the seat belt. In the event of an accident (crash), the safest place for children is in a child restraint (child seat) installed in the rear seat. An older child (over 13 years old) sitting in the front seat must be fastened with a seat belt, and his seat must be in the rearmost position. Children under 13 years of age must be seated in the rear seat and properly restrained with a seat belt. Rear-facing child restraints (child seats) must NOT be used in the front passenger seat.Pregnant women
Pregnant women are advised to use the seat belts provided in the vehicle to reduce the risk of injury to both the woman and her unborn child in the event of a traffic accident. The lap belt should be positioned across the hips, as low as possible on the abdomen, and tightened as tightly as possible, but never across the waist. If you have any questions, you should consult a doctor.Traumatized people
When transporting injured people, use seat belts. Consult a doctor if necessary.One seat belt should be used for one person at a time
Using one seat belt by two passengers (including children) is not permitted. This increases the risk of injury in the event of a traffic accident.Do not assume a lying position
To reduce the risk of injury and to ensure maximum effectiveness of the safety system, all passengers must be seated and the front seatbacks must be in the upright position when the vehicle is moving. The seat belt will not provide adequate protection if the passenger is lying down in the rear seat or the front seatback is reclined.Note:
- To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a traffic accident (crash) or sudden braking while the vehicle is moving, the backrests of the driver's and front passenger's seats should be in a position as close to vertical as possible. Even if you are wearing seat belts, their effectiveness is significantly reduced if the backrests of the driver's and front passenger's seats are reclined.
- The shoulder belt will not be effective because it will not be able to hold your body. Instead, it will be positioned in front of you. In the event of a traffic accident (crash), it will crash into you, which can lead to severe injuries to the neck area or other consequences.
- The lap belt will also be ineffective. In the event of a traffic accident (crash), it may cut into your abdomen instead of your hip bones. This can lead to serious internal injuries.
- To ensure proper protection while the vehicle is moving, the seat back should be in the most upright position possible. After adjusting the seat back angle, lean against it and fasten the seat belt correctly.
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