Lotus 2005 Elise Owner's Handbook Manual page 22

WARNING:
• Lotus strongly recommends that you do not carry children
as passengers in your Elise.
• Because the Elise is fitted with a non-switchable pas-
senger airbag, a rear facing child seat must never be
used.
• Never use one belt around two people, or allow a child
to be carried on a driver's or passenger's lap.
• Refer to Child Restraints section of handbook.
WARNING:
• No modifications or additions should be made to the
inertia reel assemblies or seat belts. Do not attempt to
adjust the seat belt tension by altering the mechanism.
• The seat belt should be replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated, or damaged. Inspect regularly.
• It is essential to replace the entire seat belt assembly
if it has been used in a severe impact, even if damage
to the assembly is not obvious. In situations where the
airbags have been deployed, the belt tensioner systems
must also be replaced. Seat belt anchorage points must
also be rigorously checked.
• Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in
serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work
properly when needed. Check the belts regularly and have
any problem corrected immediately.
• No one should sit in a seat with an in-operative seat belt.
Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing
with polishes, oils or chemicals and particularly battery acid. Use
only a mild detergent to clean the webbing, never use bleach or
dye, and allow the belt to dry fully before using the car. Ensure
that the buckle mechanism is kept free of dirt contamination as
disassembly for cleaning is not possible.
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