Jayco Melbourne 2011, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 4
TOWING & HANDLING
D
RIVER
& F
RONT
P
ASSENGER
S
EAT
Adjust the driver's seat to the position that
enables you to easily control the pedals,
steering wheel and instrument panel switches
for safety and ease in controlling your vehicle.
S
EAT
B
ELTS
Seat belts are installed to protect the driver
and passengers. Always use seat belts. In an
accident, injury to the driver and passengers
may be reduced if seat belts are properly
used.
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Never use one seat belt for more than one
occupant.
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Never carry more people in the
motorhome than there are seat belts.
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Only seats equipped with seat belts are to
be occupied while the vehicle is in motion.
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While traveling, do not occupy beds or
any seats that do not have seat belts.
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Be sure to lock all doors before driving.
Locking the doors and using the provided
seat belts may minimize the risk of injury
or ejection in an accident.
The driver and front passenger seats are
equipped with a three-point shoulder harness
and lap belt system from the chassis
manufacturer. Always adjust the seat belts to
a snug fit by routing the lap-shoulder belt over
your shoulder blade and diagonally toward
the buckle. Always wear the lap portion as
low and snug as possible around the hips, not
the waist. Do not route seat belts over the
armrests. If you are pregnant, consult your
health care professional for advice on seat
belt use.
The booth dinette, sofa and chair(s) have two-
point lap-seat belts installed; these seat belts
should be used in a seated position. To fasten
the seat belt, insert the tab into the buckle.
Adjust the seat belt as low and snug as
possible around the hips (not the waist) by
pulling the loose strap end. You will hear a
click when the tab locks into the buckle. To
release the seat belt, push the button on the
buckle and pull apart.
Do not adjust the seat while driving. This
can be dangerous. After adjusting the
seat, make sure that it is locked in
position. To ensure that the seat is locked
securely, try to move the seat forward or
backward without using the adjusting lever
or button.
Do not put packages, pets or other objects
between the driver's and front passenger
co-captain's seat. If traveling with pets,
make sure they are in pet carriers
fastened according to the pet carrier
manufacturer's instructions.
Your RV is equipped with seatbelts at most
seat locations; however, having seatbelts
at these seat locations does not
necessarily mean that all seats can be
occupied at one time (because you must
not exceed the GVWR of your vehicle).
When calculating the loaded weight of the
vehicle, make sure to include all people
who will be riding in the RV. The GVWR is
printed on the Motorhome Weight
Information label.
Never wear the shoulder belt in any
position other than as stated above.
Failure to do so may increase the chance
or extent of injury in a collision or sudden
stop.
Legislation in some states may require you
to use seat belts, but even if it is not
required, a seat belt should always be
worn by anyone who drives or rides in this
vehicle.
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