attempt to increase seat belt eectiveness. Load limiters
will allow
the retractor to release webbing late in a crash when the load on
the webbing (and the occupant) exceeds certain levels. That
reduces the risk of injuries from seat belt loading. After a crash,
the belt might seem loose. After a severe crash, it may seem very
loose. That is not a sign of a problem. That is a sign that the load
limiter did its job of reducing chest loads, neck loads, and the risk
of injury.
After a crash
If your Grenadier has been in a crash, have the seat belts
inspected by your INEOS dealer and replaced if the pretensioners
deployed or there was damage to the webbing or any other
component.
Cleanliness
Do not use bleach or chemicals to clean seat belt webbing. They
can degrade and weaken the webbing, and that can reduce the
ability of the seat belt to manage the forces of a crash. They can
even cause the webbing to part under load.
Do not place anything or allow anything to get into a seat belt
buckle other than the tongue of a latch plate. Do not use liquids of
any kind to clean the inside of a buckle. Do not allow liquids, food,
coins, or debris to get into a buckle. Liquids can cause many
dierent problems (e.g., damage lubricants, congeal and interfere
with the buckle’s operation, attract and hold debris). Objects can
interfere with the movement of the latching mechanism or the
push button.
If you are concerned about the cleanliness of a buckle, have it
inspected and if necessary replaced by your INEOS dealer.
Seat belt warnings
The driver must always ensure that all occupants are
belted properly before
driving, and that they all remain
belted properly while driving. Failure to do so could lead
to serious injury and death.
Position the shoulder belt away from the neck and over
the collar bone
and chest. Failure to properly position
the shoulder belt could lead to serious injury and death.
Position the lap belt low and tight across the hips. Do not
let if pass
above the hips or over the abdomen. Failure to
properly position the lap belt could lead to serious injury
and death.
Even when properly worn and properly maintained, seat
belts cannot prevent
all injuries in all crashes. They can
reduce the risk of certain injuries in certain crashes.
Do not use a seat belt that has twisted webbing.
Straighten the webbing
so that it lies at across bony
structures of your body. Wearing twisted webbing can
strain the webbing resulting in a malfunction and in
serious injury and death.
SEATS, SEAT BELTS, CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS & BOOSTER SEATS, & AIR BAGS
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