MG Gloster Manual page 41

Do not hold an infant or child on your lap. They will
become too heavy to restrain in case of collision.
Prevent the foreign materials (especially the sugary food
and drinks) from entering the seat belt buckle, as those
materials may cause the buckle fault.
If the seat belt has been used in a severe accident or
shows signs of severe fraying or having been cut, or when
a seat belt is equipped with a pre-loading device, when
the latter has been activated, the seat belt assembly shall
be replaced.
The expectant mother should ask the doctor about the
safest method to wear the belt.
Do not modify or change the seat belt in any way as this
may cause the belt fault. Do not disassemble, repair or
lubricate the retractor or buckle mechanism. Each seat
belt is equipped with a retractor, when a seat belt is
pulled out slowly, the retractor can ensure the smooth
retraction of the belt. But if a seat belt is pulled out too
fast, or in a sudden impact (hard deceleration,
acceleration, and a sharp turn), the seat belt will be
locked. Please refer to "Seat Belt" in Maintenance and
BEFORE YOU DRIVE
When not in use, be sure to fully retract the seat belt
webbing, straighten the webbing and put the locking tab
in place, keep the webbing and locking tab clean and away
from dust and impurities.
Care shall be taken to avoid erosion to the webbing
caused by polishing agents, oils and chemicals (especially
battery acid). The belts can be safely cleaned with mild
soap and water. The seat belt shall be replaced when the
This vehicle series are equipped with lap-shoulder belts, and the lap-
shoulder belts are classified into the adjustable seat belt without
pretensioner, the adjustable seat belt with pretensioner, and the
adjustable seat belt with dual pretensioners. Only the front seats can be
equipped with the adjustable seat belt with dual pretensioners. Only the
front seats and outboard seats of the second row may be equipped with
When the locking tab is pushed into the buckle, the seat
belt is locked until a clear "clicks" is heard.
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