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SEAT BELT INSPECTION AND CARE
• Periodically inspect belts, buckles,
retractors,
interlock and reminder
systems, guide
loops, clips, and anchors
for
damage
that
could lessen
the
effectiveness of
the
restraint
system.
• Keep sharp edges and damaging objects
away from belts.
• Replace belts
if
cut,
weakened, frayed,
or
subjected
to
coli ision loads.
• Check
that
anchor mounting bolts are
tight.
• Have questionable parts replaced.
• Keep seat belts clean and dry.
• Clean only with mild soap solution and
lukewarm water.
• Do
not
bleach
or
dye
belts since this
may
severely weaken belts.
CHILD RESTRAINT
Children
in
automobiles
should be
restrained
to
lessen
the
risk
of
injury in
accidents, sudden stops or
other
hazardous
situations. Genera
I Motors dealers offer
restraint systems designed
specifically for
use with infants and
with
small children.
The
GM
"Infant
Love
Seat"
is
designed
for
babies
up
to
20 pounds.
The
GM
"Child
Love
Seat"
is
designed
for
children
weighing
20
to
40
pounds,
up
to
3 feet-4
inches
in
height,
who
are able
to
sit
up
alone.
I n using
any
infant
or
child restraint
system,
read and comply with
all
installation and usage instructions. All
unused seat belts near
the
child should be
stowed properly
to
help prevent
them
from
striking him
in
the
event
of
an accident.
If
a child
is
traveling
in
a vehicle
not
equipped with a General Motors infant
restraint
or
other
safe infant
or
child
restraint system,
the
following precautions
should be
taken:
(1) I nfants unable
to
sit
up
by
themselves
should be restrained
by
placing
them
in a covered, padded bassinet which
is
p I
aced
crossways
in
the
vehicle
(widthwise)
on
the
rear seat. The
bassinet should be securely restrained
with
the
regular vehicle seat belts. An
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