FIAT 600 - Manual (Page 14)

If the belt has been sub-
jected to heavy stress, for
example after an acci-
dent, it should be changed com-
pletely together with the an-
chors, anchor fastening screws
and the pretensioners. In fact,
even if the belt has no visible de-
fects, it could have lost its re-
silience.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
fig. 8
P4Q00038
For maximum safety,
keep the back of your
seat upright, lean back
into it and make sure the seat
belt fits closely across your chest
and hips.
Make sure that the seat belts of
the front and rear passengers are
fastened at all times! You in-
crease the risk of serious injury
or death in a collision if you
travel with the belts unfastened.
The belt should not be
twisted, make sure that it
is taut and adheres to the
passenger’s body. The upper part
should pass over the shoulder
and cross the chest diagonally.
The lower part should adhere to
the pelvis and to the abdomen of
the passenger, to prevent the
risk of slipping forwards, fig. 8.
Do not use any objects (pegs,
stoppers, etc.) to keep the belts
away from the body.
Under no circumstances
should the components
of the pretensioner be
tampered with or removed. Any
operation should be carried out
by qualified and authorised per-
sonnel. Always contact a Fiat
Dealership.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USING THE SEAT BELTS
The driver must comply with (and
have the vehicle occupants follow) all
the local legal regulations concerning
the use of seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
starting driving.