001-055 Alfa 156 GB - Alfa Romeo serviss

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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WARNING
If the seat belt has been
subjected to shock, for example
during an accident, it must
be completely replaced together
with the attachments and their
screws, and the pretensioning devices,
even if visible defects are not
detected as the belt may have lost
its resilience.
WARNING
Do not carry children on
your knee using a single
seat belt for both (fig. 53). Do not
fasten other objects to the body.
Seat belts are also to be worn by expectant
mothers: the risk of injury in the case of
accident is greatly reduced for them and the
unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt.
Pregnant women must of course position
the lower part of the belt very low down so
that it passes under the abdomen (fig. 54).
fig. 53
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HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT BELTS
ALWAYS IN EFFICIENT
CONDITIONS
– Always use the belts with the tape well
taut and never twisted; make sure that it
is free to run without impediments.
– After a serious accident, replace the belt
being worn at that time, even if it does not
appear damaged. Always replace the seat
belts if pretensioners have been activated.
– To clean the belts, wash by hand with
neutral soap, rinse and leave to dry in the
shade. Never use strong detergents, bleach
or dyes or any other chemical substance that
might weaken the fibres.
– Prevent the reels from getting wet: correct
operation of them is only guaranteed
if water does not get inside.
– Replace the seat belt if it shows significant
wear or cut signs.
fig. 54
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