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plate end of lap belt into the buckle, until a
snap is heard. If webbing is not pulled out far
enough to reach the buckle, let the belt re-
wind into the retractor to release lock mech-
anism, so belt can be pulled out to the proper
length.
Position belt across lap as LOW ON HIPS
as possible. To reduce the risk of sliding
under the belt during an accident, adjust to
a SNUG FIT by pulling belt firmly across
lap in direction of retractor so it can take up
slack.
NOTE: Take care not to let the lap belt twist
while it is being rewound into the retractor.
The bulk of the twisted belt may cause the
retractor to jam so it will not rewind further,
while at the same time the retractor's locking
mechanism may prevent the belt from being
withdrawn. If a belt should become jammed,
you may be able to release it by working the
belt in and out until the belt rewinds far enough
to unlock . If lap belt remains jammed or other
parts of the restraint system do not operate
properly take the vehicle to your dealer for
service.
Lap belts at seating positions other than the
driver and front passenger positions-should be
positioned and secured as above, and adjusted
to a SNUG FIT by pulling on the end of the
belt extending from the buckle.
" To lengthen the lap belts at these seating
positions, place buckle at right angle to the
belt webbing and pull on buckle ; belt should
then slide easily through the adjustment
feature.
To unfasten seat belts, depress push button
in center of buckle .
CAUTION
A snug fir and a low lop belt position
are
essenriaf
To
lessen the
chance
of
in-
jury in
11ne event of an accident, because
this spreads the
force exerted by the lup
belt
in
a
c16ll1sian
over the strong hip
bone
structure rather than
across the
soft abdominal
area .
To lessen the chance
of injury in the event of
an
Qrcident -
never use
the same belt
for mare
than
one person at
a
time : avoid
wearing
belts in o twisted condition, do not allow
belts
or hardware
to become
pinched
between
The
seat
structural (metallic)
member or in the door .
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LAP BELT INSPECTION
Periodically inspect belts, buckles, retractors,
and anchors for damage that could lessen the
effectiveness of the restraint system.
s
Keep sharp edges and pointed objects away
from belts.
Replace belts if cut, weakened, frayed, or
subjected to collision loads.
Check that the anchor mounting bolts are
tight.
Have questionable parts replaced.
Keep belts clean and dry.
Clean only with mild soap solution and luke-
warm water.
Do not bleach or dye belts since this may
severely weaken them.
CHILD RESTRAINT
Children in vehicles should be restrained to
lessen the risk of injury in accidents, or sudden
stops. In using any infant or child restraint sys-
tem, read and follow all installation and usage
instructions .
All unused lap belts near the child should be
stowed properly to help prevent them from
striking the child in the event of an accident . Lap
belts without storage provisions should have
buckles latched and belts adjusted to remove
slack.
If a child is traveling in a vehicle not equipped
with an appropriate infant or child restraint sys-
tem, the following precautions should be taken :
1 . Infants unable to sit up by themselves
should be restrained by placing them in a cov-
ered, padded bassinet placed crossways in the
vehicle (widthwise) on the REAR-FACING
dinette seat. The bassinet should be securely re-
strained with the regular vehicle lap belts.
2. Children able to sit up by themselves
should be placed on a seat and lap belted . Never
allow a child to stand or kneel on any seat or
elsewhere in the vehicle, once it is underway .
TRAILER HAULING
Towing a trailer will affect handling, durabil-
ity and economy. Maximum safety and satisfac-
tion depends upon proper use of correct equip-
ment and avoiding overloads and other abusive
operation.
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