Only the seats equipped with seat belts are ap-
proved for use by occupants while the vehicle
is in transit. Never travel in a seat that is not
equipped with a lap or shoulder belt.
a. Sit in the seat and rotate locks into place
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 concentrations during impact. A fl at
belt distributes impact loads over a wider
area of the body to reduce the chance of
d. Slide the strap low on the torso and touch-
ing the top of the thighs to distribute the
impact load through the hip/pelvic area.
e. Depress the button on the buckle to
release the spade/belt assembly. Hold
the belt as it is released to prevent it from
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
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, re-
lease end and let it retract fully.
Then pull again to fasten.
Child restraint systems are a legal require-
ment in most jurisdictions of North America.
Statistics prove that children not secured with
a certifi ed child restraint systems experience
more sever 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 certifi ed 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 infor-
d. Review the instructions supplied with
the child restraint system. Be sure that
anyone placing restraint in a vehicle
fully understands how it must be located,
anchored and used. Improperly placed or
anchored restraints will not provide an ac-
EMPRESS
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