Safety Belt Maintenance; Safety Restraints For Children; Safety Belts For Children - Fleetwood 2013 Recreational Vehicle Owner's Manual

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Safety Belt Maintenance

Check your safety belt system periodically to
make sure that it works properly and isn't dam-
aged. If the webbing shows any wear, nicks or
cuts, have it examined by a qualified technician
to determine if replacement is necessary.
Always have your safety belt system checked
after a collision .
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR
CHILDREN
In most states, you are required by law to use
safety restraints for children. If small children
ride in your vehicle, you must put them in safety
seats that are made specially for children.
Safety belts alone do not provide maximum pro-
tection for these children. Check your local and
state laws for specific requirements. Safety belts
and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has
been closed up in sunny weather, and could burn
a child. Check seat covers and buckles before
you place a child anywhere near them.
Children who are too large for child safety seats
should always wear safety belts.
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WARNING
Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle. Always
remove the key from the ignition and take it with you.

Safety Belts for Children

If the shoulder belt cannot be properly positioned
so that it does not cross or rest in front of the
child's face or neck, move the child to one of the
seats with a lap belt only and use the lap belt.
Lap belts and the lap portion of lap and shoulder
belts should always be worn snugly and below
the hips, touching the child's thighs.
Children should use forward or rearward facing
seat positions, not seated facing sideways.
Children should always ride with the seatback in
the fully upright position. When the seatback is
not fully upright, there is a greater risk that the
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WARNING
If safety belts are not properly worn and adjusted as
described, the risk of serious injury to the child in a
collision will be much greater.
child will slide under the safety belt and be seri-
ously injured in a collision.
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the
size and weight of the child. Seat backs should
be upright for use with child safety seats. Any
objects in close proximity which may come into
contact with the child in the event of an accident
or sudden stop should be removed.
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WARNING
Place child safety seats only in forward facing (locked)
seating positions equipped with a restraint system.
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WARNING
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions
that come with the safety seat that you put in your vehi-
cle. Make sure that the shoulder belt (if provided at the
seating position where the safety seat is being used)
does not cross or rest in front of the child's face or neck.
If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the
child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.
!
WARNING
When using any infant or child restraint system, it is
important that you follow the instructions and warn-
ings provided by the manufacturer concerning its
installation and use. Failure to follow the restraint
manufacturer's in struc tions could in crease the risk
or severity of an injury in the event of a collision or
sudden stop.