freightliner S2 Operator's Manual page 43

Cab Features
IMPORTANT: Seat belts have a finite life which
may be much shorter than the life of the vehicle.
Regular inspections and replacement as needed
are the only assurance of adequate seat belt
security over the life of the vehicle.
Seat Belt Inspection
WARNING
Inspect and maintain seat belts and tethers as
instructed below. Seat belts and tethers that were
damaged or stressed in an accident must be re-
placed, and their anchoring points must be
checked. When any part of a seat belt system
needs replacement, the entire seat belt must be
replaced, both the retractor and the buckle side.
Do not attempt to modify the seat belt system;
doing so could change the effectiveness of the
system. Failure to replace damaged or stressed
seat belts or any modifications to the system
may result in personal injury or death.
Inspect the seat belts and tether belts (if so
equipped).
1. Check the web for fraying, cuts, or extreme wear,
especially near the buckle latch plate and in the
D-loop guide area.
2.
Check the web for extreme dirt or dust, and for
severe fading from exposure to sunlight.
3. Check the buckle and latch for operation and for
wear or damage.
4. Check the Komfort Latch or the Sliding Komfort
Latch (if equipped) for function and cracks or
other damage.
5.
Check web retractor for function and damage.
6. Check the mounting bolts for tightness and
tighten any that are loose.
Seat Belt Operation
Three-Point Seat Belt With Komfort Latch
or Sliding Komfort Latch
WARNING
Wear three-point seat belts only as described
below. Three-point seat belts are designed to be
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worn by one person at a time. In case of an acci-
dent or sudden stop, personal injury or death
could result from misuse.
Fasten the seat belts before driving. Fastening a
three-point seat belt while driving creates a haz-
ard.
When engaged and used properly, the Komfort Latch
and the Sliding Komfort Latch, shown in
and Fig. 5.16 respectively, introduce a small amount
of slack into the seat belt, resulting in a more com-
fortable ride.
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A. Disengaged
Fig. 5.15, Komfort Latch
1. Slowly pull the latch end of the three-point seat
belt out of the retractor and pull it across your
lap (from outboard to inboard) far enough to en-
gage the buckle. If the retractor locks too soon,
allow the belt to retract slightly, then slowly pull it
out again.
2. Fasten the three-point seat belt by pushing the
latch into the buckle. Listen for an audible click.
See Fig. 5.17.
3. Tug on the seat belt to make sure it is securely
fastened. If the buckle unlatches, repeat this
step. If the problem continues, replace the three-
point seat belt.
Fig. 5.15
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B. Engaged