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One person per belt
Two people (including children) should 
never attempt to use a single seat belt. 
This could increase the severity of 
injuries in case of an accident.
Do not lie down
Sitting in a reclined position when the 
vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. 
Even when buckled up, the protections 
of your restraint system (seat belts 
and/or air bags) is greatly reduced by 
reclining your seatback.
Seat belts must be snug against your 
hips and chest to work properly.
During an accident, you could be thrown 
into the seat belt, causing neck or other 
injuries.
The more the seat back is reclined, the 
greater the chance for the passenger’s 
hips to slide under the lap belt or the 
passenger’s neck to strike the shoulder 
belt.
 WARNING
ś NEVER ride with a reclined seatback 
when the vehicle is moving.
ś Riding with a reclined seatback 
increases your chance of serious 
or fatal injuries in the event of a 
collision or sudden stop.
ś Driver and passengers should always 
sit well back in their seats with the 
upright seatbacks and should be 
belted properly.
Care of Seat Belts
Seat belt systems should never be 
disassembled or modified. In addition, 
care should be taken to assure that seat 
belts and belt hardware are not damaged 
by seat hinges, doors or other abuse.
Periodic inspection
All seat belts should be inspected 
periodically for wear or damage of any 
kind. Any damaged parts should be 
replaced as soon as possible.
Keep belts clean and dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and 
dry. If belts become dirty, they can be 
cleaned by using a mild soap solution 
and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong 
detergents or abrasives should not be 
used because they may damage and 
weaken the fabric.
When to replace seat belts
The entire seat belt assembly or 
assemblies should be replaced if the 
vehicle has been involved in an accident. 
This should be done even if no damage is 
visible. Consult an authorized retailer of 
Genesis Branded products.