TATA Motors 2013 Nano, Owner'S Manual

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SEAT BELTS
GETTING STARTED
WARNING
Improper positioning of the
shoulder portion of the seat belt
is dangerous. An improperly
positioned belt will provide little
or no protection in a collision.
Always make sure the shoulder
portion of the seat belt is
positioned across your shoulder
and near your neck, but never
under your arm. on your neck, or
on your upper arm.
6. The belts are meant (intended)
for adult occupants only.
7. Each belt should be used by one
occupant only. The belt must not
be put round a child, seated on
passengers lap.
8. When the belt has been in use in
a serious accident or shows signs
of severe fraying / damage or of
having been cut, replace with an
approved belt kit.
9. The belt must not be altered or
modified during use.
WARNING
Using one seat belt for more than
one person at a time is
dangerous. A seat belt used In
this way cannot spread the impact
forces properly and the two
passengers could be crushed
together and seriously injured.
Never use one belt for more than
one person at a time.
10. The belts if required should be
replaced, by Authorised
personnel only.
11. The belt should not be
disassembled. If required,
authorised personnel only
should carry out disassembly
and assembly.
12. Clean the webbing with a mild soap
solution recommended for
upholstery. Bleaching or dyeing the
webbing may weaken it.
Lap belt
Pull the tongue to the desired length.
Insert it into the buckle until you hear
a click.
Adjust the belt length. To lengthen
the belt, hold the tongue at a right
angle to the webbing and pull. To
shorten, pull the loose end of the
webbing.
To unfasten, depress the button in
the buckle.
WARNING
Positioning the lap portion of the
Seat Belt too high can be
dangerous as in a collision, this
would concentrate the impact
force directly on the abdominal
area, causing serious injury.
Wear the lap portion of the belt
snugly and as low as possible.