freightliner M2 Plus 2023 Manual page 88

Cab Features
WARNING
Always use the vehicle's seat belt system when
operating the vehicle. Failure to do so can result
in severe personal injury or death.
Seat belt assemblies in Daimler Truck North America
(DTNA) vehicles meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 209, "Type 1" and "Type 2" requirements.
When transporting a child, always use a child
restraint system or the vehicle seat belts as
appropriate. To determine whether a child restraint
system is required, review and comply with
applicable state and local laws. Any child restraint
used must comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213, "Child Restraint Systems." When
providing a child restraint system, always carefully
read and follow all instructions pertaining to
installation and usage for the child. Make certain the
child remains in the restraint system at all times
when the vehicle is in motion.
In addition to seat belt assemblies, tether belts are
installed on suspension-type seats. Tether belts help
secure the seat to the floor and are intended to
restrain the seat and seat belt in case of an accident
or sudden stop.
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. When any part of
a seat belt system needs replacement, the entire
seat belt must be replaced, both retractor and
buckle side. Any time a vehicle is involved in an
accident, and the seat belt system was in use,
the entire vehicle seat belt system must be
replaced before operating the vehicle. Do not
attempt to modify the seat belt system; doing so
could change the effectiveness of the system.
Failure to replace worn or damaged seat belts, or
making any modifications to the system, may
result in personal injury or death.
Inspect the seat belts and tether belts (if so
equipped).
5.15
1. Check the web for fraying, cuts, extreme dirt and
dust, or for severe fading from exposure to
sunlight, especially near the buckle latch plate
and in the D-loop guide area.
2. Check operation of the buckle, latch, comfort clip
or Sliding Komfort Latch (if equipped), web
retractor, and upper seat belt mount on the door
pillar. Check all visible components for wear or
damage.
3.
Check the seat belt and tether belt connection
points and tighten any that are loose.
Seat Belt Operation
When engaged and used properly, the comfort clip,
as shown in Fig. 5.29 and the Sliding Komfort Latch,
as shown in Fig. 5.30 introduce a small amount of
slack into the seat belt, resulting in a more
comfortable ride.
A
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A. Disengaged
Fig. 5.29, Comfort Clip
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
engage the buckle. If the retractor locks too
soon, allow the belt to retract slightly, then slowly
pull it out again.
B
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B. Engaged