Seat Belts
ABOUT SEAT BELTS
WARNING: Seat belts should be worn
by all occupants, for every journey no
matter how short. Failure to do so greatly
increases the risk of death or serious injury
in the event of an accident.
Seat belts and child restraint systems are
the most effective means of restraining
vehicle occupants from impact forces,
which, in turn, minimizes the danger of
injury from interior impacts and the effects
of whiplash. Therefore wearing a seat belt is
required by law in most states.
Both the driver and passenger seating
positions are equipped with three-point
inertia reel seat belts. Inertia reel belts are
tensioned automatically and allow freedom
of movement during normal driving
conditions.
The belt reel automatically locks, preventing
movement of occupants, whenever your
vehicle experiences the force associated
with hard acceleration, braking, cornering
or on impact in a collision. The reel may also
lock when driving on steep hills or slopes.
SEAT BELT SAFETY
WARNING: Children under 4ft 5in
(1.35 m) tall or younger than 12 years
of age must be secured in a suitable child
restraint. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions when installing child restraint
systems.
WARNING: A seat belt which is not
worn, is worn incorrectly, or has not
been engaged fully in the seat belt buckle,
cannot perform its intended function. To
avoid injuries, ensure that all vehicle
occupants wear their seat belt correctly at
all times.
WARNING: Seat belts are designed to
bear upon the bony structure of the
body, and should be worn low across the
pelvis, over the shoulder and across the
chest. Avoid wearing the lap section of the
belt across the abdominal area.
WARNING: Always adjust the belt to
remove slack. Seat belts worn too
loose can result in injuries because they
allow excessive forward movement in an
accident.
WARNING: Do not route the belt
across sharp edged or fragile objects
especially if these are on or in your clothing
The seat belt could be damaged and you
could be injured.
WARNING: Seat belts should not be
worn with any part of the strap
twisted.
WARNING: Each belt assembly must
only be used by one occupant; it is
dangerous to put a belt around a child being
carried on the occupant’s lap.
WARNING: It is essential that seat
belts that have been worn in an
accident are replaced, even if damage to
the assembly is not obvious. The belt
anchors must also be checked.
WARNING: No modifications or
additions should be made that prevent
the seat belt mechanism from taking up
slack, or that prevent the seat belt being
adjusted to remove slack. A slack belt
greatly reduces the level of occupant
protection.
WARNING: If any damage, wear, cuts,
defects, or impaired operation are
noted with the seat belts, the vehicle should
be taken to your Fisker Automotive Retailer
for immediate attention. Do not use the
vehicle if the seat belts cannot be operated
correctly.
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