Lancia Musa 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (where provided)
Always adjust the height of the seat belt to fit the person wearing it.
This precaution could greatly reduce the risk of injury in case of
collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained when the belt passes half way between
the end of the shoulder and the neck.
To adjust the seat belt, raise or lower knob A of the locking
mechanism, moving at the same time the loop B to the best of the
available positions.
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WARNINGMake the height adjustment when the car is stationary.
WARNING
After adjustment, always check that the slider is anchored in one of the positions
provided. To do this, with the button released, exert a further pressure to allow
the anchor device to catch if release did not take place at one of the preset
positions.

USING THE CENTRAL SEAT BELT
The seat belt has two webbings and a double buckle.
To use the seat belt, take tongues H and P from their seats in the reel
compartment and pull the seat belt sliding the webbing carefully
without twisting or jerking it, then fasten the tongue G in buckle L
with button M.
To wear the seat belt: slide the webbing and insert the tongue I into
buckle N.
To fasten the seat belt: press button O and accompany the webbing to
avoid twisting it.
Extending the luggage compartment: release the buckle by pressing
button M and accompany the webbing to avoid twisting it; insert
tongue I in seat P and tongue G in seat H inside the reel
compartment.
IMPORTANT After putting the seats back to their travelling position,
restore the seat belt position to make them ready for use.
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Remember that in the event of a violent collision, back seat passengers not
wearing seat belts also represent a serious danger for the front seat passengers.
WARNING

PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the seat belts, the car is
fitted with pretensioners. These devices, in the event
of a violent crash, rewind the seat belts a few
centimetres. In this way they ensure that the seat
belt adheres perfectly to the wearer before the
restraining action begins.
The seat belt locks to indicate that the device has
intervened; the seat belt cannot be drawn back up
even when guiding it manually.IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of
protection from the action of the pretensioning
device, wear the seat belt keeping it firmly close to
the chest and pelvis.
A small amount of smoke may be produced. This
smoke is in no way toxic and presents no fire
hazard.
The pretensioner does not require any maintenance
or greasing.
Anything that modifies its original conditions
invalidates its efficiency.
If due to unusual natural events (floods, sea storm,
etc.) the device has been affected by water and
mud, it must necessarily be replaced.
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Operations which lead to knocks, vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C for a maximum of 6
hours) in the area around the pretensioners may cause damage or trigger them. These devices are
not affected by vibrations caused by irregularities of the road surface or low obstacles such as
kerbs, etc. Contact a Lancia Dealership for any assistance.
WARNING
The pretensioner can only be used once. After a collision that has triggered it,
have it replaced at a Lancia Dealership. Pretensioner validity is written on the
plate set on the upper oddment compartment on passenger side. Pretensioners
should be replaced at Lancia Dealership as this date approaches.

LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger’s safety, the front seat belt reels contain a load
limiter which allows controlled sag in such a way as to dose the force
acting on the chest and shoulders during the belt restraining action in
case of front crash.
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.
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.
Of course they must position the lower part of the belt very low down
so that it passes under the abdomen (as illustrated in the figure).
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The belt should not be twisted. The upper part should pass over the shoulder and
cross the chest diagonally. The lower part should adhere to the pelvis and not the
abdomen of the passenger. Do not use any objects (pegs, stoppers, etc.) to keep the
belts away from the body.
WARNING
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 increase the risk
of serious injury or death in a collision if you travel with the belts unfastened.
Under no circumstances should the components of the seat belts and pretensioners
be tampered with or removed. Any operation should be carried out by qualified
and authorised personnel. Always contact a Lancia Dealership.
WARNING
WARNING
If the belt has been subjected to heavy stress, for example after an accident, it
should be changed completely together with the anchors, anchor fastening screws
and the pretensioners. In fact, even if the belt has no visible defects, it could have
lost its resilience.
Never travel with a child sitting on the passenger’s lap with a single belt to
protect them both. Do not fasten other objects to the body.
WARNING

HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT BELTS ALWAYS
IN EFFICIENT CONDITIONS
❒Always use the belt with the tape 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 other
chemical substance that might weaken the
fibres.
❒Prevent the reels from getting wet: their correct
operation is only guaranteed if water does not
get inside.
❒Replace the seat belt when showing significant
wear or cut signs.CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimal protection in the event of a crash, all
passengers must be seated and wearing adequate
restraint systems.
This is even more important for children.
According to 2003/20/EC Directive, this
prescription is compulsory for all European
Community countries.
Compared with adults, their head is proportionally
larger and heavier than the rest of the body, while
the muscles and bone structure are not completely
developed. Therefore, correct restraint systems are
necessary, other than adult seat belts. The results of
research on the best child restraint systems are
contained in the European Standard ECE-R44.
This Standard enforces the use of restraint systems
classified in five groups:
Group 0 0-10 kg in weight
Group 0+ 0-13 kg in weight
Group 1 9-18 kg in weight
Group 2 15-25 kg in weight
Group 3 22-36 kg in weight
As it may be noted, the groups overlap partly and in
fact, in commerce it is possible to find devices that
cover more than one weight group.
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All restraint devices must bear the certification
data, together with the control brand, on a solidly
fixed label which must absolutely never be removed.Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of
restraint systems, children are considered as adults
and wear the seat belts normally.
Lineaccessori Lancia offers seats for each weight
group, which are the recommended choice, as they
have been desig
ned ned and experimented specifically
for Lancia cars.
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In case of need, on cars provided with front passenger's air bag deactivation, a
child can be carried on the front seat. In this case it is absolutely necessary to
check the amber warning light on the cluster to make sure that deactivation has
actually taken place (see paragraph “Front and side air bags” at item “Front
passenger’s air bag”). The front passenger’s seat shall be adjusted in the most
backward position to prevent any contact between child’s seat and dashboard.
WARNING
SERIOUS DANGER: Never place cradle child’s seats on the front passenger seat
of cars fitted with passenger’s air bag since the air bag could cause serious
injuries, even mortal. You are advised to carry children always on the rear seat,
as this is the most protected position in the case of a crash. In any case, children’s
seats must absolutely not be fitted on the front seat of cars with passenger’s air
bag, which during inflation could cause serious injury, even mortal, regardless of
the seriousness of the crash that triggered it.

GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facing backwards on a cradle seat,
which, supporting the head, does not induce stress on the neck in the
event of sharp deceleration.
The cradle is restrained by the car seat belts and in turn it must
restrain the child with its own belts.
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Seats exist which are suitable for covering weight groups 0 and 1 with a rear
connection to the vehicle belts and their own belts to restrain the child.
Due to their size, they can be dangerous if installed incorrectly fastened to the car
belts with a cushion. Carefully follow the instructions for installation provided
with the seat. The figure is only an example for mounting. Attain to the instructions for fastening
which must be enclosed with the specific child restraining system you are using.

GROUP 1
Starting from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight, children may be carried facing
forwards, with seat fitted with front cushion, through which the car
seat belt restrains both child and seat.
GROUP 2
Starting from 15 kg to 25 kg in weight, children may be restrained
directly by the car belts. The only function of the seat is to position
the child correctly in relation to the belts, so that the diagonal part
adheres to the chest and not to the neck and that the horizontal part
clings to the child’s pelvis and not the abdomen.
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WARNING
Seats exist which are suitable for covering weight groups 0 and 1 with a rear
connection to the vehicle belts and their own belts to restrain the child. Due to
their size, they can be dangerous if installed incorrectly fastened to the car belts
with a cushion. Carefully follow the instructions for installation provided with
the seat.
The figure is only an example for mounting. Attain to the instructions for fastening
which must be enclosed with the specific child restraining system you are using.

GROUP 3
For children from 22 kg to 36 kg the size of the child’s chest no
longer requires a support to space the child’s back from the seat back.
The figure shows proper child seat positioning on the rear seat.
Children taller than 1.50 m can wear seat belts like adults.
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WARNINGThe figure is only an example for mounting. Attain to the instructions for fastening
which must be enclosed with the specific child restraining system you are using.