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SECTION 2
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
To Fasten: Be sure belt is not twisted. Grasp
each part of the belt assembly and push tongue
into buckle. Adjust to a snug fit by pulling the
loose end away from the tongue.
To Release: Press button in center of buckle and
slide tongue out of buckle.
WARNING
Snug and low belt positions are
essential. This will ensure that the
force exerted by the lap belt in a colli-
sion is spread over the strong hip area
and not across the abdomen, which
could result in serious injury.
Only seats equipped with seat belts
are to be occupied while vehicle is in
motion.
THREE-POINT LAP-
SHOULDER BELTS
The driver and co-pilot seat belts in your
coach are equipped with automatic locking re-
tractors that let you easily adjust your seat belt to
the proper length for passenger safety.
Fastening:
•
Grasp the belt just behind the tongue using
the hand nearest the door or sidewall. Be
sure the belt is not twisted before fastening.
•
Pull the belt smoothly across your body, then
insert the tongue into the buckle on the aisle
side of the seat until it locks with a positive
"click".
•
Feed any excess belt length back toward the
seat so the belt retractor will lock the belt at
the proper length for your body when
released.
•
The lap belt portion must be worn snug and
low across the pelvic area.
•
The shoulder strap portion must be worn
diagonally across the chest and over the
shoulder, but not against the neck.
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•
Seat belts offer optimum protection only
when worn properly on the body and when
the seat is in an upright position.
Unfastening:
•
Press the release button in the buckle.
•
Hold onto the tonque when you release it
from the buckle to keep it from retracting too
rapidly.
WARNING
Never wear the shoulder belt in any
position other than as stated above.
Failure to do so could increase the
chance or extent of injury in a colli-
sion
SEAT BELT CARE AND CLEANING
•
Be careful not to damage the belt webbing
and hardware. Take care not to pinch them in
the seat or doors.
•
Inspect the belts and hardware periodically.
Check for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Dam-
aged parts should be replaced. Do not
remove or modify the belt system.
•
Keep belts clean and dry. If the belts need
cleaning, use only a mild soap and water
solution. Do not use hot water. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or bleach. These products
may weaken or damage the belts.
•
Replace any belt assembly that was used
during a severe impact. Replace the com-
plete assembly even if damage is not appar-
ent.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
All 50 of the United States and the District of
Columbia now require the use of the child/infant
restraint systems for children in vehicles.
A properly installed and secured child re-
straint system can help reduce the chance or se-
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