Mack TerraPro LEU 2010, Operator'S Handbook Manual

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102 OPERATION
SEAT BELTS
DANGER
Seat belts should always be secured BEFORE the vehicle is set in motion.
Failure to use seat belts can result in SEVERE bodily injury or death. Unbelted
riders could be thrown into the windshield or other parts of the cab, or thrown
out of the cab entirely.
Seat Belt Operation
MACK vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 1990 must have
locking retractable seat belts.
This type of belt is designed to lock (prevent belt travel out of the retractor)
only during sudden stops or impacts. This feature allows the operator to move
freely under normal conditions. Seat belts cannot be locked by jerking on the
belt, except during sudden stops or harsh bumps.
For the left-side seat position, this type of seat uses a combination lap and
shoulder belt. For the right-side seat position, there is an automatic locking
retractor for the lap belt only, with no shoulder belt. The belt will relock at
about one-inch intervals as it rewinds into the retractor. Be sure to pull enough
webbing out of the retractor before stopping to insert the end of the belt into
the seat belt buckle. Once it is buckled, the retractor will pull up the excess
webbing and relock.
Fastening Seat Belt
1. Pull clip so the belt crosses your shoulder and lap and insert it into the
buckle until an audible snap is heard.
DANGER
Use the shoulder belt only on the shoulder that is closest to the vehicle door.
Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm or behind your back.
Improper use will increase your chances of injury during a collision.