HOLDEN WH II 2002 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 66

Chapter 3
3-6
KNOW YOUR CAR
Seat belt pre-tensioners
The front seat belt system incorporates
seat belt pre-tensioners. In the event of a
frontal collision the belt buckles are pulled
downwards; the diagonal and lap belts are
instantaneously tightened.
If the belt tensioners are actuated, the seat
belt warning light on the instrument panel
won't go out after the usual few seconds.
This is desianed to remind vou that the pre­
y
tension s stem has been used and,
therefore, needs to be replaced by your
Holden Dealer. The seat belts will remain
operational, apart from this safety feature.
If the light comes on at any other time you
should immediately see your Holden Dealer
to have the system checked.
Australian law requires that the driver and all passengers are properly restrained at all
times with the seat belts provided in the car. Failure to do so could increase the chance
of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents.
WARNING:
designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn
Seat belts are
low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and
wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided.
Seat belts 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 \"Jearer.
Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oil and
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
Belts should not be worn with straps twisted.
Each seat 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
��o modification or additions shou!d be made by the user vvh!ch \"!!!! either prevent the
seat belt adjusting devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent the seat belt
assembly from being adjusted to remove slack.
The positioning of the tongue restrictor must never interfere with, or stop, the belt from
fully retracting.
SEAT BELTS
obvious.
lap.
cont.
shoulders, as applicable;