SEAT BELTS AND THEIR PROPER USE PART 5: SEAT AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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Some Other Safety Restraint Tips:
• Don’t wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or
on your clothing. Such things might be eyeglasses,
pens, keys, etc. These could cause injury in an acci
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dent.
• Damaged belts in the cab or sleeper must be
replaced. Belts that have been stretched, cut, or worn
out may not protect you in an accident.
• Avoid catching belts in the doors or seat hardware.
They could be damaged.
• Don’t modify or disassemble the seat belts in your
vehicle. They won’t be available to keep you and your
passengers safe.
• Never bleach or dye seat belts; chemicals can
weaken them. Do, however, keep them clean by fol
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lowing the care label on the belts. Let them dry com-
pletely before allowing them to retract.
• If any seat belt is not working properly, see an autho-
rized Peterbilt dealer for repair or replacement.
Tether Belts
Tether belts are installed on suspension seats. They help
secure the seat to the floor to restrain it in case of a sud
-
den stop or an accident.
WARNING! Do not remove, modify, or replace
the tether belt system with a different tether sys-
tem. A failed or missing tether belt could allow a
seat base to fully extend in the event of an acci-
dent leading to greater injuries or death.
Tether Adjustment
WARNING!
• Failure to adjust tether belts properly can
cause excessive movement of the seat in an
accident. This could lead to greater injuries
for you. Tether belts should be adjusted so
that they are taut when the seat is in its
most upward and forward position.
• Before driving or riding in a vehicle, ensure
that there is adequate head clearance at
maximum upward travel of seat. Serious
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