SECTION 3
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
3-2
Adjustment:
To lengthen belt, turn tongue at a right angle
to belt and pull to desired length. To shorten, pull
loose end of belt.
To Fasten:
Be sure belt is not twisted. Grasp each part of
the belt assembly and push tongue into buckle.
Adjust to a snug fit by pulling the loose end away
from the tongue.
To Release:
Press button in center of buckle and slide
tongue out of buckle.
Seat Belt Care and Cleaning
•
Be careful not to damage the belt webbing and
hardware. Take care not to pinch them in the
seat or doors.
•
Inspect the belts and hardware periodically.
Check for cuts, frays, and loose parts.
Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not
remove or modify the belt system.
•
Keep belts clean and dry. If the belts need
cleaning, use only a mild soap and water
solution. Do not use hot water. Do not use
abrasive cleaners, bleach or dyes. These
products may weaken the belts.
•
Replace any belt assembly that was used
during a severe impact. Replace the complete
assembly even if damage is not apparent.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
A properly installed and secured child
restraint system can help reduce the chance or
severity of personal injury to a child in an
accident or during a sudden maneuver. Children
may be injured in an accident if they are seated in
a child restraint system which is not properly
secured.
A child restraint system is designed to be
secured in a vehicle seat by a lap belt or the lap
belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt. According to
accident statistics, children are also safer when
properly restrained in rear seating positions than
in front seating positions.
When purchasing a child restraint system:
1. Look for the label certifying that it meets all
applicable safety standards.
2. Make sure that it will attach to your vehicle
and restrain your child securely and
conveniently so that you are able to install it
correctly each time it is used.
3. Be certain that it is appropriate for the child's
height, weight and development. The
instructions and/or the regulation label
attached to the restraint typically provides this
information.
4. Review the instructions for installation and
use of the restraint. Be sure that you
understand them fully and can install the
restraint properly and safely in your vehicle.
Tether Anchor Loop
If your coach has a dinette, a
child seat tether
anchor loop
is located in the floor of the coach
directly behind the forward facing dinette seat.
The dinette table must be in the
lowered
position
when a child seat is in use.
WARNING
Snug and low belt positions are essential.
This will ensure that the force exerted by
the lap belt in a collision is spread over the
strong hip area and not across the
abdomen, which could result in serious
injury.
Only seats equipped with seat belts are to
be occupied while vehicle is in motion.