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into the buckle on the aisle side of the seat un-
til it locks with a positive "click".
(NOTE: Do not pull the belt away from the
wall too quickly or it will "lock" and prevent
you from pulling it any farther. If this hap-
pens, relax your pull on the belt slightly then
continue pulling it less quickly.)
· Feed any excess belt length back toward the
wall so the belt retractor will lock the belt at
the proper length for your body when
released.
· The lap belt portion must be worn snug and
low across the pelvic area.
· The shoulder strap portion must be worn
diagonally across the chest and over the
shoulder, but not against the neck.
· Seat belts offer optimum protection only
when worn properly on the body and when
the seat is in an upright position.
Unfastening:
· Press the release button in the buckle.
· Hold onto the tongue when you release it
from the buckle to keep it from retracting too
rapidly.
WARNING
Never wear the shoulder belt in any
position other than as stated above.
Failure to do so could increase the
chance or extent of injury in a colli-
sion
SEAT BELT CARE AND CLEANING
· Be careful not to damage the belt webbing
and hardware. Take care not to pinch them in
the seat or doors.
· Inspect the belts and hardware periodically.
Check for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Dam-
aged parts should be replaced. Do not remove
or modify the belt system.
· Keep belts clean and dry. If the belts need
cleaning, use only a mild soap and water so-
lution. Do not use hot water. Do not use abra-
sive cleaners or bleach. These products may
weaken or damage the belts.
· Replace any belt assembly that was used dur-
ing a severe impact. Replace the complete as-
sembly even if damage is not apparent.
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
CHILD RESTRAINTS
All 50 of the United States and the District of
Columbia now require the use of the child/infant
restraint systems for children in vehicles.
A properly installed and secured child re-
straint system can help reduce the chance or se-
verity of personal injury to a child in an accident
or during a sudden maneuver. Children may be
injured in an accident if they are not seated in a
child restraint which is not properly secured.
A child restraint system is designed to be se-
cured in a vehicle seat by a lap belt or the lap belt
portion of a lap-shoulder belt. According to acci-
dent statistics, children are also safer when prop-
erly restrained in rear seating positions than in
front seating positions.
When purchasing a child restraint system:
1. Look for the label certifying that it meets all
applicable U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS) or, in Canada,
requirements of the Children's Car Seats and
Harnesses Regulations (CCSHR).
2. Make sure that it will attach to your vehicle
and restrain your child securely and conve-
niently so that you are able to install it cor-
rectly each time it is used.
3. Be certain that it is appropriate for the child's
height, weight and development. The
instructions and/or the regulation label
attached to the restraint typically provides
this information.
4. Review the instructions for installation and
use of the restraint. Be sure that you under-
stand them fully and can install the restraint
properly and safely in your vehicle.
MIRRORS
Always adjust mirrors for maximum rear visi-
bility before driving off. Make sure the seat is ad-
justed for proper vehicle control and that you are
sitting back squarely into the seat.
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