Dodge 2006 Freightliner, Owner'S Manual

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43
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WARNING!
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest
reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined posi-
tion can be dangerous. You could slide under the
seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the
belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck.
This could result in severe personal injuries and
death.
The backrest and seat belt provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in an upright position
and the belt is properly positioned on the body.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your
seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and
their likely severity in an accident. You and your
passengers should always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be
considerably more severe without your seat belt
properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled,
you are much more likely to hit the interior of the
vehicle or to be ejected from it. You can be
seriously injured or killed.
WARNING!
In the same crash, the possibility for injury or
death is lessened with your seat belt buckled.
Seat belts which have been subjected to heavy
loads in an accident must be replaced and their
anchorages must also be checked. Only use seat
belts which have been supplied and installed by
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
No modifications are to be made to the seat belts,
their anchorages, the inertia reels or belt buckles.