Seat Belt Systems: Service Precautions
WARNING: CHILDREN HAVING A SEATING HEIGHT GREATER THAN 71 CM (28 INCHES) SHOULD USE THE SAFETY BELTS PROVIDED WITH THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE SHOULDER BELT PORTION OF THE LAP/SHOULDER SAFETY BELT SHOULD NOT BE USED IF IT CONTACTS THE CHILD'S FACE, CHIN, NECK, OR THROAT. IF THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT EITHER TOUCHES OR HANGS IN FRONT OF THE CHILD'S FACE, CHIN, NECK OR THROAT, MOVE THE CHILD CLOSER TO THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE SHOULDER BELT STILL DOES NOT FIT, MOVE THE CHILD TO A SEAT WITH A LAP BELT ONLY. IF THE SAFETY BELTS ARE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY, THE CHILD'S CHANCES OF BEING INJURED IN A COLLISION INCREASE.WARNING: ALL VEHICLE OCCUPANTS INCLUDING PREGNANT WOMEN, SHOULD WEAR SAFETY BELTS FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. ALL VEHICLE OCCUPANTS, INCLUDING PREGNANT WOMEN, SHOULD BE SURE THE LAP SAFETY BELT, OR LAP SAFETY BELT PORTION OF THE LAP/SHOULDER BELT, IS FITTED SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. SHOULDER BELTS SHOULD ALSO BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED FOR MINIMUM SLACK. FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THE SAFETY BELTS MAY INCREASE THE CHANCES AND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. ACCORDING TO ACCIDENT STATISTICS, PROPERLY RESTRAINED CHILDREN ARE SAFER IN THE REAR SEAT THAN IN THE FRONT SEAT. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, INFANT AND CHILD RESTRAINTS SHOULD BE OBTAINED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE INFANT AND CHILD RESTRAINT. CHILD RESTRAINT USE IS REQUIRED BY LAW.