HOLDEN JH CRUZE Series ll Owner's Handbook Manual page 39

9 Warning
Seatbelts are designed to bear
upon the bony structure of the
body, and should be worn low
across the front of the pelvis or the
pelvis, chest and shoulders, as
applicable; wearing the lap section
of the belt across the abdominal
area must be avoided.
Seatbelts should be adjusted as
firmly as possible, consistent with
comfort, to provide the protection
for which they have been
designed. A slack belt will greatly
reduce the protection afforded to
the wearer.
Care should be taken to avoid
contamination of the webbing with
polishes, oils and chemicals, and
particularly battery acid. Cleaning
may safely be carried out using
mild soap and water. The belt
should be replaced if webbing
becomes frayed, contaminated or
damaged.
It is essential to replace the entire
assembly after it has been worn in
a severe impact even if damage to
the assembly is not obvious.
Belts should not be worn with
straps twisted.
Each belt assembly must only be
used by one occupant; it is
dangerous to put a belt around
a child being carried on the
occupant's lap.
No modifications or additions
should be made by the user which
will either prevent the seatbelt
adjusting devices from operating
to remove slack, or prevent the
seatbelt assembly from being
adjusted to remove slack.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt tensioners
replaced by your Holden Dealer.
Seats, restraints
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.
Belt force limiters
In the front seats, stress on the body
is reduced by dampened release of
the belt during a collision.
Belt tensioners
In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.
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