BEFORE DRIVING-YOUR 'CAR
ADDITIONAL REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELTS
Offered as an accessory
at
your dealer.
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• When properly worn with a lap belt, a rear seat shoulder belt can
give riders added protection.
It
can prevent or reduce impact with
the insides
of
the car by restraining the upper body
in
a collision.
This
is
especially true
in
a frontal impact.
• To use the detachable shoulder belt, place the knob on the shoulder
belt end
in
the "keyhole"
on
the
lap belt latch plate ( before the lap
belt
is
fastened). Tilt the knob as needed to pass it
through
the slot.
- Pull the knob firmly upward to seat it
at
the narrow end
of
the
keyhole. Then fasten
the
lap belL Do this
in
reverse when taking off
the shoulder belt and
puttingit
away.
• Detachable shoulder belts can be made shorter by pulling on the
endofthe
belt coming from the adjustable latch plate.
• To make a detachable shoulder belt longer, place the adjustable
latch plate
at
a right angle to
thebeltw~bbing
and pull on the latch
plate. The belt should then slide easily.
• The detachable shoulder belt should have enough slack
to
put a
fist's width between your chest and the belt. This can be checked
by
putting a clenched fist between the belt and
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your chest. (Place
thumb side
of
fist against
chest
with back
of
hand up.)
SEAT BELT INSPECTION
• Now
and
then check
that
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
reminder systems,
guide
loops, and anchors work properly. Also
check for damage that could keep the restraint system from doing
its job.
• Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from the belts and
other parts
of
the restraint system.
• Replace belts if cut, weakened, or frayed. Also have belts replaced
if they have been worn
in
a collision.
• If there
is
any question, have parts replaced.
• Keep belts clean and dry.
• Clean only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
•
Do
not bleach or dye belts since
this
may badly weaken them.
CHILD RESTRAINT
Children
in
cars should be restrained to help lessen the chance
and/or
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