Plus Line Owner’s Handbook - Version 1.0
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SEATS AND SEAT BELTS
WARNING Driver and passenger seat belts should always be worn
properly. Wearing a seat belt incorrectly increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash.
WARNING Seat belts should be worn by all persons regardless of the
physical condition of the person. For example, pregnant women should
always wear a seat belt.
WARNING Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bone structure of
the body and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis, chest and
shoulder. Wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area
must be avoided.
WARNING Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or
death in a crash. Ensure the seat belts are correctly positioned before driving.
WARNING When fastening the seat belt, ensure that the belt is not
twisted or entangled in the door or seat mechanism.
WARNING Never use one seat belt around two people, or allow a child
to be carried on a driver or passenger’s lap.
WARNING The shoulder portion of the seat belt must never be worn
beneath the arm or behind the back.
WARNING Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent
with comfort, to provide the protection for which they have been designed.
A slack seat belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer.
WARNING Seat belts should not be worn when twisted.
Seat Belts
Seat belts should be worn correctly at all times when in the vehicle. It is a
proven fact that wearing seat belts reduces the risk of injury or death in the
event of an accident, wearing a seat belt incorrectly increases the chances of
serious injury or death in the event of a crash.
In the event of a seat being occupied without a seat belt being worn, when the
ignition is turned on there will be a warning light and once the vehicle reaches
5mph an audible warning reminding the occupants to fasten their seat belts.
The seat belt units fitted to the vehicle are inertia reel seat belts. The seat
belts may lock automatically when the vehicle is subjected to extreme braking,
acceleration, cornering and impact forces. The seat belt unit may also lock if
the vehicle is tilted in any way.
Local rules and restrictions associated with seat belts may apply. It is the driver’s
responsibility to ensure both the driver and passenger adhere to local laws.
When fastening the seat belt, sit in the seat upright and fully back. Hold the
buckle tongue and draw the belt diagonally across the body and fasten into
the buckle lock. Ensure the buckle is secured and correctly engaged; this will
be apparent by a click sound when fastening the buckle tongue into the buckle
lock. Ensure that the belt sits across the front of the pelvis and across the chest
and shoulder. To release the belt push the red button on the buckle. The belt
will automatically retract.
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