Seat Belt Restraint System

Seat belts are designed to fit the bony structure of the body and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis, chest, and shoulders, as applicable. The lap portion of the belt should not be worn across the abdomen.

Seat belts should be adjusted as tightly as is comfortable to provide the protection for which they were designed.

A loose belt significantly reduces the level of protection provided to the occupant.

Care must be taken to avoid contaminating the webbing with polish, oils, and chemicals, especially battery acid. Cleaning can be safely performed using mild soap and water. The seat belt should be replaced if the webbing is worn, contaminated, or damaged.

• For maximum protection, the restraint system must always be used whenever the vehicle is moving. The shoulder belt should be positioned across the middle of the shoulder and over the collarbone.
• Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. See the Child Restraint System section for further information.
• The user must not make any modifications or additions that either prevent the seat belt adjustment devices from removing slack or prevent the seat belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack.
• When fastening the seat belt, make sure it does not latch into the buckles of other seats. This is very dangerous, and you may not be protected by the seat belt properly.
• Do not unbuckle and buckle the seat belt repeatedly while driving. This may result in loss of control and an accident, which could lead to death, serious injury, or property damage.
• When fastening the seat belt, make sure it does not pass over hard or easily breakable objects.

WARNING - Shoulder Belt

Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. An improperly worn shoulder belt cannot protect the occupant in a crash.

WARNING - Damaged Seat Belt

Replace the entire seat belt assembly if any part of the webbing or hardware is damaged, as you can no longer be sure the damaged seat belt will provide protection in a crash.

WARNING - Twisted Seat Belt

Make sure your seat belt is not twisted when worn. A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly in a crash and may even cut your body.

WARNING - Seat Belt Buckle

Keep foreign materials (gum, crumbs, coins, etc.) out of the seat belt buckle. They may prevent the seat belt from latching securely.