
Panther T14R - Operation and maintenance manual
COMPONENTS INSIDE THE CAB
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SEAT BELTS
Figure 109
The seat is equipped with three point seat belt.
The vehicle is capable of very short braking distance,
especially when the parking/emergency brakes are
engaged. Therefore the occupant must wear the seat
belt at all times when riding the vehicle.
Never drive the vehicle with the seat belt buckled
behind the driver to avoid wearing it and to bypass the
safety system. Never modify the seat belt systems in
any way.
The safety belt of the driver seat is equipped with a
contact switch. If the safety belt of the driver is not fas-
ten, then:
» The transmission system is disabled and the
brakes are applied;
» A fault on the micro-controller cannot be cleared;
» An warning icon will appear on the display;
» If already in motion, the vehicle will stop.
If the vehicle was stopped because of an unfasten
seat belt, it is required to return the transmission to the
neutral point and release the speed pedal before a
new drive command can be executed.
If the vehicle was involved in an accident and repaired,
the seat belt, seat and cab should be inspected by
trained personnel.
WARNING
Impact and crush hazard
The operator (and passenger if applicable) must
wear the safety belt at all times. Failure to do so
may result in severe injury or death.
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Ensure the belt is well adjusted:
» The lap portion should be worn as low as possible
on the hips;
» The shoulder portion should fit snugly across the
body. It should always be worn over the shoulder;
» Ensure the belt is not twist on itself.
Use proper maintenance techniques:
» Perform regular inspection on every parts of the
belt system;
» Never modify or disassemble the seat belt;
» Never bleach, dye or use strong cleanser on the
seat belts, chemicals can weaken them;
» If seat in not working properly, see a PRINOTH
authorized dealer for repair or replacement;
» Inspect the belt, its anchor point and related com-
ponents yearly. Replace at the first sign of damage
or wear.