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Seat Belt Systems
It is very important that you read the chassis manufacturer’s seat belt information section. This section will have
vital information concerning proper use, operation, and safety information of seat belts. Seat belts work for
everyone. They are designed to secure a person in the vehicle helping to reduce the chance of injury or the
amount of injury resulting from accidents or sudden stops. Do not allow anyone to ride on the sofa, recliner
(unless a seat belt is provided within the unit) or the bed or anywhere there is not a seat belt to properly secure
them. You never know if you will be involved in an accident or crash so please make sure that you and all your
passengers use the three-point and/or lap seat belts while your vehicle is in motion.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Anyone relocating, altering, or modifying a seat belt in anyway is assuming the responsibility for
any consequences.
The seat belts are mounted per the Federal motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS). Never relocate or make alterations or modify the seat belts.
Relocating, altering, or modifying seat belts could result in improper operation
resulting in someone being seriously injured or killed.
Never allow anyone to ride on the bed, cargo area or anywhere he or she cannot wear a
seat belt properly. If you are in a crash and not wearing a safety belt, you could hit
things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. Always fasten your safety belt and check
that your belts are fastened properly.
SEAT RESTRAINTS FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND OLDER CHILDREN
Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts concerning babies, toddlers, and older children.
Failure to follow the rules for babies, toddlers and older children could result in them being seriously injured or
killed.
In every state in the United States and in the Canadian providence the law states children up to a specified age
must be restrained while in a vehicle. Babies and smaller children should always be restrained in a child or infant
restraint and never held on someone's lap. It is against the law in most states to hold a baby or child or allow
them to be unbuckled while the vehicle is in motion. Follow the requirement of
the state/providence laws that govern the state/providence you are driving in. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when installing and using an infant and child restraint.
Improper installation of an infant or child restraint can lead to improper protection.
If the child is not secured properly it could allow the child to move about or come out
of the restraint and become airborne in a collision. In either case the child could
sustain serious or fatal injuries.
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing and using the
restraint to properly protect the infant or child.
SEAT BELT OPERATION
Again, we stress that it is very important that you read the chassis manufacturer’s seat belt information section to
find the complete information concerning the proper use and operations of seat belts as well as detailed safety
information
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