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In order to be properly buckled, you must always sit up straight and keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The
lap part must be worn low and tight across your hips, just touching the top of your thighs. While fastening the seat
belt, the shoulder strap of the seat belt must pass over your chest and top of your shoulder. It must never touch your
neck, face, the side of your shoulder, arm, or pass under your arm. The belt must always be flat against your body
and not twisted in any way. Nothing, such as an arm rest, a pocketbook, or any external objects should be between
you and the seat belt. Improper wearing of a seat belt will reduce the protection in an accident.
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Seat belts should be adjusted as tightly as possible, consistent with comfort to properly secure the wearer in the
seat.
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The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed for people of adult size, must be properly used and
maintained.
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For usage of adult seat belt to secure children refer to section on manual for child seat positions and use a child
restraint systems
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Passengers should not move out of or change seats while the vehicle is moving. A passenger who is not wearing a
seat belt can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle during a
crash or emergency stop
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Do not use any accessories on seat belts or modify in any way the seat belt system. Devices claiming to improve
occupant comfort or reposition the seat belt can reduce the protection provided by the seat belt and increase the
chance of serious injury in a crash
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An accident or emergency stop, can damage your seat belt system, even if the accident is “minor”. Please have your
Authorized Mahindra Dealer inspect the seat belt system after an accident
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Please be aware that any unsecured item in your vehicle, such as your pet, unsecured child restraint system, a
laptop or mobile phones, can become a projectile in the event of an accident or sudden stop, causing injuries to
occupants in the vehicle
Never use a damaged seat belt system. A damaged seat belt will not provide protection in an accident, resulting in
serious injury.
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Seat belt systems can be prone to abuse. They are not indestructible. They must be handled with care to avoid
damage
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Keep the belts clean and dry. Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and webbing are soiled. If they need
cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners. These chemicals
will severely weaken the belts
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