LTI TX4 - Disembarking the Wheel-Chair Passenger

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - SPECIAL FACILITIES
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Pull the shoulder portion of the belt back
towards the retraction guide on the body pillar
to remove any slack.
WARNING: Always re-check that both
the wheel-chair anchorage belt and
the wheel
chair passenger belts are securely in position
before driving the vehicle.
The fixed end tongue (G) should only be
removed from its buckle while the wheel-
chair passenger is being positioned in the
vehicle. When the ignition is switched on an
audible warning device behind the glove box
will sound whenever the fixed tongue and
buckle are separated. The vehicle should
never be driven in this condition.
Remove the ramp tool from the metal door
restraint and close the kerb side door.
With regard to passing traffic, open the
passenger door on the driver's side so that the
passenger's seat cushion may be lowered into
its normal position, ensuring the seat catch is
engaged correctly. An additional passenger may
then use the seat if required.
Disembarking the wheel-chair passenger
Disembark any passenger on the driver's side of
the vehicle so that the right hand rear seat may
be raised to simplify moving the wheel-chair.
Open the left hand passenger door and secure it
fully open by positioning the ramp tool over the
metal door check strap.
Pull out the integral ramp and position it on the
kerb as described previously (use the ramp
extension as required). Carefully manoeuvre the
wheel-chair passenger backwards out of the
vehicle.
Where the wheelchair ramp extension has been
used, store it in the boot securing it with the
rubber straps provided. Fold in the integral
ramp, ensuring the rubber pads on the inner
edge of the tray are covered by the ramp, and
the ramp corners are inserted under the
retaining plates on each side of the tray, before
tightening the ramp securing screw to prevent
vibration or damage.
Stow the ramp tool, seat belt extender and
wheelchair retention harness in the centre
armrest. Lower both seat cushions until each
catch is engaged. Refit the door restraint strap
into the door trim and close the door.
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