Peterbilt 579 - During Pregnancy; Belt Damage and Repair

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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS
During Pregnancy
Belt Damage and Repair
Pregnant women should always wear Damaged belts in the cab must
combination lap/shoulder belts. The be replaced.
Belts that have been
lap belt portion must be worn snugly stretched, cut,
or worn out may not
and as low as possible across the protect you
in an accident.
pelvis. To avoid pressure on the
abdomen, the belt must never pass
If any
seat belt is not working properly,
over the waist. A properly worn seat
see an
Authorized Service Center for
belt may signicantly reduce the risks
repair or
replacement.
to woman and baby in the event of a
For further
information on seat belts
crash.
and seat
belt maintenance, see Safety
Restraint System
- Inspection on page
Pregnant Woman
with Belt Properly
5-67.
Worn
1-28
Y53-6047–2C (04/13)