Volkswagen Transporter Instruction Manual page 11

Safety
Instructions on the use of seat belts
Seat belts are only beneficial if they are
worn at all times - particularly in town
traffic.
Persons less than 4 ft. 10 in. tall should not
wear normal three-point belts- this would in­
crease the danger of injury in an accigent.
Children under 12 years of age should al­
ways be carried on the rear seat: Small chil ­
dren in a special seat, older children should
have a childs belt. Children over 6 years of
age can use a lap belt and children over 4 ft.
10 in. tall can use a normal three-point belt.
Only one person is to be secured with each
belt. Never secure two people (even chil ­
dren) with one belt.
• Ensure that the belt buckle engages
properly and that the belt is not twisted.
• The correct adjustment of the static belt
length is very important.
The lap belt must always fit rightly. This is
also valid for inertia reel belts.
The shoulder part must be adjusted so will prevent the buckles from swinging
that the hand can just be pushed between
about when the brakes are applied sud­
belt and chest. denly.
Inertia reel belts adjust automatically.
• Ensure that the belt does not get jammed
between seat and backrest or rub on any
• When the seat position is altered, the ad­
sharp edges.
justment ofthe belt must be checked and,
rectified as necessary. • Do not let the centre seat belts slip down
between seat cushion and backrest be ­
• Belts which are not in use should always cause belts which cannot be seen readily
be hung up on the hooks provided. This will not be used by the occupants.
Keep the belts clean because they may not retract properly if very dirty. Dirty belts can be
cleaned by washing with a mild soap solution without taking the belts out of the vehicle. Inertia
reel belts should be completely dry before they are allowed to roll up. Do not have the belts
cleaned chemically because chemical cleaning compounds destroy the material. Ensure that
the belts do not come into contact with corrosive fluids.
Check occasionally to see that the belt buckles and the retractors (inertia reel belts) are work­
ing properly. Inspect the belt material and the fittings for damage.
Seat belts which have been stressed in an accident and stretched must be replaced and the
belt anchorages should be checked by a workshop.
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