Rover 75 Owner's Handbook - 3rd Edition - Eng - RoverClub-BG.com

Seat BeltsSEAT BELTSTo minimise injury in the event of an accident, it isimportant that seat belts are worn correctly. Read theinstructions below and the advice contained under theheading ‘Seat belt safety’ on a previous page.Fastening the belt1Ensure that all seat beltsare worn correctly - animproperly worn seat beltincreases the risk of death orserious injury in the event of acollision.H2731Pull the seat belt steadily over the shoulder and across thechest and, ensuring the webbing is not twisted, insert themetal tongue plate into the appropriate buckle - a ‘click’indicates that the belt is securely locked.Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of thebody (pelvis, chest and shoulders) and can only be worn safelywith the seats in a near-upright position; DO NOT allow thefront passenger to travel with the seat steeply reclined (see also‘Seating positions’ in the ‘Airbag SRS’ section of thishandbook).NOTE: Do not allow foreignmatter (particularly sugary foodand drink particles) to enter theseat belt buckles - suchsubstances can render thebuckles inoperative.NOTE: Where possible, rear seatpassengers should adjust theirposition to enable the seat beltwebbing to cross the shoulderwithout pressing on the neck.Releasing the beltPress the red button on the seat belt buckle.25