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Seat belts n Pregnant women
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident. Failure to do so may cause death
or serious injury.
n Wearing a seat belt
lEnsure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
lAlways wear a seat belt properly.
lEach seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt for more than one person at once, including children.
lSUBARU recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat belt and / or an appropriate child
restraint system.
lTo achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than necessary. The seat
belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats.
lDo not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
lAlways wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.( �P. 28)
Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occupants, extending the shoulder belt completely over the shoulder and avoiding belt contact with the rounding of the abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only the pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a
result of sudden braking or a collision.
n People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.( �P. 28)
n When children are in the vehicle
�P. 53
n Seat belt damage and wear lDo not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or
buckle to be jammed in the door.
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