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4. Position the lap belt across your thighs and below your abdomen. To remove slack in
the lap belt portion of the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt. A snug belt reduces the risk
of sliding under the belt in a collision. Make sure the button on the latch faces upward or
outward so that you are able to unbuckle your safety belt quickly.
5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your
neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
6. To release the belt, push the red button on the latch. If necessary, slide the buckle down
the webbing to allow it to retract fully. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision
and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not modify or
disassemble the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they
have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
WARNING
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer injuries, including fatalities, if you are
not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers,
or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle
are buckled up properly.
WARNING
Maximum occupancy is limited to 2 people (including the driver) in the WHEEGO.
WARNING
• A belt that is buckled into the wrong latch will not function or protect you properly.
The lap portion of the safety belt could ride too high on your body, possibly causing
internal injuries. Always buckle your safety belt into the latch nearest you.
• A safety belt that is too loose will not function properly. In a sudden stop you could jerk
too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your safety belt snugly.
• A belt that is positioned under your arm is very dangerous. Your body could strike the
inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing the possibility of injury. A belt worn
under the arm can cause internal injuries. Wear the belt over your shoulder.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision.
The lap and shoulder belts are to be used together.
WARNING
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
SEAT BELTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN
We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping
the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the
lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the
belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the
hips will take the force if there is a collision.
