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VEHICLE INTERIOR
Use of Safety Belt
WARNING
•
Safety belts provides maximum
protection when the seat is upright
position. If the seat is adjusted with
an inclination, there may be dangerous
slippage.
• Never let a front seat passenger hold a
child on his or her lap while the vehicle
is moving. The passenger cannot protect
the child from injury in a collision.
Removing
Care and Maintenance
•
To unfasten belt, push in release button
(red button) on the buckle. Belt tongue will
spring out of the buckle.
• To release a latched belt, lean back to take
the body pressure off the belt.
• To store lap / shoulder belt, allow the belt
to retract as you guide the latch to its
stowed position.
•
Keep the belt buckles free of any obstruction
that may prevent a secure locking.
•
Belts that have been subjected to excessive
stretch forces in an accident must be
inspected or replaced to ensure their
continued effectiveness in restraining you.
•
The same applies to belt tensioner systems
which have been triggered. In addition,
the anchor points of the belts should be
checked.
•
If the belts show damage to webbing,
bindings, buckles or retractors, they should
be replaced to ensure safe operation.
• DO NOT modify or disassemble the safety
belts in you vehicle.
• Never bleach or dye safety belts.
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