Instructions On The Use Of Seat Belts And Head Restraints - Volkswagen Golf Instruction Manual

Instructions on
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use*;:.f seat belts and head restraints.
For all types of belt: Vehicles with adjustable head
Seat belts are only be&!-::of they are Keep the belts
c!e,!n
because they may
restaints
worn at all times, particrilL,'';
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town traf. not retract properly
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Very dirty. Dirty belts
The head restraints are set correctly when
fic. :an be cleaned by washing with a mild
the head touches the head restraint when
Persons less than
4 ft. 10 in. tall should,
soap solution without taking the belts Out
inclined slightly to the rear.
not wear normal three point belts
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would increase the danger of injury in an
accident.
roll up. Do not have the belts cleaned che-
mically because chemical cleaning com-
Children under 12 years old should always
pounds destroy the material. Ensure that
be carried on the rear seat: small children
the belts do not come into contact with
in a special seat, older ones secured with
corrosive fluids.
a child's three point belt. Children over 6
Check occasionally to see
that
the belt
years of age can also use a lap beit, chil-
buckles and the
retractors (inertia reel
Over
ft' lo in'tai' can use a
belts) are working properly. Inspect the
three point belt.
belt material and the fittings for damage.
Only one person is to be secured with
each belt, Never secure two people (even
Seat belts which have been stressed in an
children) with one belt.
accident and stretched must be replaced
and the belt anchorages should be
Seat belts are no longer fully effective
checked by a workshop.
when the backrests are inclined too far
to the rear.
E n s ~ r e tnat rne belt does not get .am-
med betneen sear and oackresr or rLo
on any sharp edges