WARNING!
•
A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not
protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too
high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries.
Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
•
A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well.
In a sudden stop you could move too far forward,
increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat
belt snugly.
•
A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger-
ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the
vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck in-
jury. And a belt worn under the arm can cause
internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder
bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your
strongest bones will take the force in a collision.
•
A shoulder belt placed behind will not protect you
from injury during a collision. You are more likely to
hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your
shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to
be used together.
4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up
on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight,
tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt
reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.
Removing Slack From Belt
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Summary of Contents for Sprinter 3500
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Page 6: ...6 INTRODUCTION ...
Page 72: ...Multiple Child Restraints 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 111: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 3 ...
Page 112: ...112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 113: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 3 ...
Page 123: ...Table Mode Handle Table Mode UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 3 ...
Page 263: ...Operating Tips Chart UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 4 ...
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Page 322: ...322 STARTING AND OPERATING ...
Page 384: ...4X2 Jacking 384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...
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Page 402: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6 7L DIESEL ENGINE 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...
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