Fastening/Unfastening The Seat Belt - Mahindra THAR CRDe 2015 Owner's Manual

can reduce the protection provided by the seat belt and increase the chance of
serious injury in a crash
• An accident or emergency stop, can damage your seat belt system, even if the
accident is "minor". Please have your Authorized Mahindra Dealer inspect the
seat belt system after an accident
Never use a damaged seat belt system. A damaged seat belt will not provide
protection in an accident, resulting in serious injury.
• Seat belt systems can be prone to abuse. They are not indestructible. They must
be handled with care to avoid damage
• Keep the belts clean and dry. Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and
webbing are soiled. If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm
water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners. These chemicals will severely
weaken the belts
Never wear twisted seat belts. Excessive forces will be transferred from the
belt to the wearer, in a collision, resulting in serious personal injury.
Each seat belt is meant for use by one person only. Using one seat belt for
more than one person at a time is dangerous. The seat belt will not be able to
spread the impact forces properly leading to serious injuries.
Seat Belt Usage is Necessary to:
• Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle
• Reduce the possibility of injuries to lower body and legs during an accident
• Hold the driver in a position which allows better control of the vehicle
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5.4 Fastening/Unfastening the Seat Belt

Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten
your seat belt, pull the webbing out of the retractor and insert the metal tab into the
buckle. There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle. Pull up on
the shoulder strap to tighten the lap belt across your hips. The seat belt retractor
will pull in any slack in the shoulder strap. A slow and easy motion will allow the belt
to extend and let you move your body around freely.
SEATS AND SEAT BELTS
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