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2. Lap Belts:
The dinette seats are equipped with
lap belts. Never travel in a seat
that is not equipped with a lap or
shoulder belt.
a. Sit in the seat.
b. Pull the spade end of the seat
belt across the lap and insert it
into the buckle. Be sure the
buckle “clicks” to indicate that
the spade is locked securely in
place.
c. Be sure the belt is not twisted
to minimize lead concentra-
tions during impact. A flat belt
distributes impact loads over a
wider area of the body to
reduce the chance of injury.
d. Slide the strap low on the torso
and touching the top of the
thighs to distribute the impact
load through the hip/pelvic
area.
4. Child Restraints:
Child restraint systems are a legal requirement
in most jurisdictions of North America. Statis-
tics prove that children not secured with a
certified child restraint systems experience
more severe and more frequent injuries than
those properly restrained. In order to provide
the safest restraint system for your child during
transport, follow these considerations when
selecting an appropriate child restraint system:
a. Purchase a child restraint system that is
labelled to be certified to all applicable US
Motor Vehicle and Canadian Children's Car
Seats and Harness Regulations.
b. Make sure the system will attach to your
vehicle conveniently and provide safety for
your child every time it is used.
c. Be sure the restraint system is suitable and
adequate for your child's age, weight and
height. Check the label for this information.
d. Review the instructions supplied with the
child restraint system. Be sure that anyone
placing a child restraint system in a vehicle
fully understands how it must be located,
anchored and used. Improperly placed or
anchored restraints will not provide an
acceptable level of safety for your child.
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e. Depress the button on the buckle to release
the spade/belt assembly. Hold the belt as
it is released to prevent it from retracting
too quickly.
IMPORTANT
All seat belt retractors are
equipped with locks that engage
when the belt moves too fast.
Move the spade end slowly and
steadily when fastening to
prevent locking. If belt locks
while fastening, release end and
let it retract fully. Then pull
again to fasten.
3. Pregnancy:
Pregnant women should wear their lap belts low
on their torsos and shoulder straps diagonally
across their chests. Do not position the strap
against the neck. Wearing a seat or shoulder/
lap belt properly will protect both the mother and
the unborn child.
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