SEATS
AND
SEAT BELTS
SEATS
Fig. 1
Seat
Driving position. Both seats are adjustable and
can
be moved easily
into
the
adjustment
most comfortable position.
Move
the lever (1) located beneath the front of the
seat towards the centre of the
car;
hold the lever in this position while the seat
position is adjusted. The locking pin is spring-loaded
and
will automatically
lock the seat in the required position when the lever is released. '
Adjusting
Early cars: Shorten or lengthen the short belt with the adjuster at the buckle
until the buckle rests on the side
of the wearer's hip as illustrated. With the
diagonal adjuster at the sill, adjust the lap belt until
the
belt fits comfortably
and
there is
just
room
to pass a
hand
between the diagonal belt
and
the chest ..Slight
readjustment may be necessary during use.
Seat
back adjustment. The rake of the back or
squab
of the seats
can
also be
adjus~ed
.
~ase
the body weight from the seat back
and
move the lever (2), in
the direction of the arrow. Release the lever
and
ensure
that
the seat back is
fully locked in position; check by applying back pressure on the seat.
Wearing
Never
attempt
to wear the belt
other
than as a complete diagonal and lap assem-
bly.
Do
not
try to use the belt for more
than
one person at
anyone
time, even
small children.
Ensure
that
the belt webbing is
not
twisted when in use, and
that
the belt is
adjusted to the correct tightness.
SEAT
BELTS
Fig. 2
To
fasten
Later
cars: Lift the engagement tongue (1) and draw the belt from
the
automatic
, reel retractor over the shoulder
and
across the chest and push it into the locking
clip (2) of the short belt nearest the wearer.
Early cars: Lift the magnetic buckle tongue (5)
and
engage the
hook
(6)
into
the hinged
part
of the tongue.
To
release
Later
cars: Press the release
button
(3) on the short belt.
Early cars: Lift the magnetic buckle tongue (5).
Warning
Later
cars: See page 5 for details of the seat belt warning system which provides
system
an audible
and
visual warning reminder to the driver
and
passenger to fasten
their seat belts.
Care
of
the
Later cars: After releasing the belt allow the webbing to retract into the auto-
belts
matic reel. Ensure
that
while the belt is 'retracted the engagement tongue has
not
moved on the belt to a point near the sill mounting; this can be remedied by
moving the tongue
0)
and belt clip (4) towards the reel. '
Early cars:
When
not
in use,
hook
the buckle on the long belt into the stowing
bracket
(7) mounted on the
hood
hinge plate,
and
attach
the magnetic buckle
on the short belt to the seat frame. If at any time the webbing is unthreaded
from the brackets
and
adjuster, ensure
that
it is rethreaded correctly as shown (8).
Do not attempt to bleach the belt webbing or re-dye it.
If
the belts become soiled,
sponge with warm water using a non-detergent soap and allow to dry naturally.
Do not use caustic soap, chemical cleaners or detergents for cleaning; do not dry
with artificial heat or by direct exposure to the sun.
No unauthorized alterations or additions to the belts should be made . Inspect
the webbing periodically for signs of abrasion, cuts, fraying, and general wear ;
pay particular attention to the fixing points and adjusters. Replace belts
that
are
defective or have been subjected to severe strain in an accident.
Fig. 1
8
Ensure
that
the belt webbing is
not
twisted when in use, and
that
the belt is
adjusted to the correct tightness.
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Fig. 2
\
Seat
back adjustment. The rake of the back or
squab
of the seats
can
also be
adjus~ed
.
~ase
the body weight from the seat back
and
move the lever (2), in
the direction of the arrow. Release the lever
and
ensure
that
the seat back is
fully locked in position; check by applying back pressure on the seat.
SEAT
BELTS
Fig. 2
To
fasten
Later
cars: Lift the engagement tongue (1) and draw the belt from
the
automatic
, reel retractor over the shoulder
and
across the chest and push it into the locking
clip (2) of the short belt nearest the wearer.
Care
of
the
Later cars: After releasing the belt allow the webbing to retract into the auto-
belts
matic reel. Ensure
that
while the belt is 'retracted the engagement tongue has
not
moved on the belt to a point near the sill mounting; this can be remedied by
moving the tongue
0)
and belt clip (4) towards the reel. '
Early cars:
When
not
in use,
hook
the buckle on the long belt into the stowing
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