Rear seat belt reminder

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Depending on the vehicle, the graphic 7 is displayed on the instrument panel when the ignition is switched on. This informs the driver of the fastening status of each of the rear seat belts every time:

  • the ignition is switched on;
  • opening a door;
  • a rear seat belt is fasted or unfastened.

Understanding the graphic 7:

  • white symbol: seatbelt fastened;
  • black symbol: seatbelt unfastened.

When the vehicle speed is below approximately 12 mph (20 km/h), the graphic 7 appears during approximately 60 seconds every time one of the rear seat belts is fastened or unfastened.

When the vehicle speed reaches or exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h), if one of the rear seat belts is unfastened during the journey:

  • the 2_ALL_088_1_pictogramme.png warning light flashes on the central display;

and

  • a beep sound for approximately 30 seconds;

and

  • the graphic 7 is displayed for at least 60 seconds and the symbol for the seat concerned changes to black.

Always make sure that the rear passengers are properly fastened in and that the number of seat belts indicated corresponds to the number of rear seats occupied.

Depending on the vehicle, with the doors closed, the graphic 8 is displayed on the instrument panel for approximately 60 seconds when the vehicle ignition is switched on.

This informs the driver of the fastening status of each of the rear seat belts every time:

  • the doors are opened during driving (vehicle speed above zero);
  • a rear seat belt is fasted or unfastened.

Understanding the graphic 8:

  • 3_ALL_005_1_pictogramme.png seat belt fastened;
  • 3_ALL_004_1_pictogramme.png seat belt unfastened.

When the vehicle speed is below approximately 12 mph (20 km/h), the graphic 8 appears during approximately 60 seconds every time one of the rear seat belts is fastened or unfastened.

When the vehicle speed reaches or exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h), if one of the rear seat belts is unfastened during the journey:

  • the 2_ALL_088_1_pictogramme.png warning light flashes on the central display;

and

  • a beep sound for approximately 30 seconds;

and

  • the graphic 8 is displayed for at least 60 seconds and the 3_ALL_004_1_pictogramme.png symbol for the seat concerned changes to black.

Always make sure that the rear passengers are properly fastened in and that the number of seat belts indicated corresponds to the number of rear seats occupied.

Rear seat belts 9

The belts are fastened, unfastened and adjusted in the same way as the front belts.

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Check that the rear seat belts are positioned and operating correctly each time the rear bench seat is moved.

Warnings

The following information applies to the vehicle’s front and rear seat belts.

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  • No modification must be made to the originally-fitted restraint system components (seat belts, seats and their mountings). For special operations (e.g. fitting a child seat), please contact an approved dealer.
  • Do not use devices which give any slack in the belts (e.g. clothes pegs, clips, etc.), as a seat belt which is worn too loosely risks causing injury in the event of an accident.
  • Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.
  • Never use the same belt for more than one person and never hold a baby or child on your lap with your seat belt around them.
  • The belt should never be twisted.
  • Following an accident, have the seat belts checked and replaced if necessary. Always replace your seat belts as soon as they show any signs of wear.
  • When the rear bench seat is being put back, make sure that the seat belts and buckles are correctly positioned so that they can be used properly.
  • Make sure that the seat belt buckle is inserted into the appropriate catch.
  • Ensure that no objects are placed in the area around the seat belt catch as they could prevent it from being properly secured.
  • Make sure the seat belt catch is properly positioned (it should not be hidden away, crushed or flattened by people or objects).