Jaguar XK JJM 18 02 30 701 - Manual (Page 82)

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Occupant Protection
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Chapter 4
FASTENING THE SEAT BELTS
!
WARNING:
• Seat belts are life saving
equipment. In a collision,
occupants not wearing a seat belt
can be thrown around inside, or
possibly thrown out of the vehicle.
This is likely to result in more
serious injuries than would have
been the case had a seat belt been
properly worn. It may even result in
loss of life.
• Make sure all occupants are
securely strapped in at all times -
even for the shortest journeys.
• Belts should not be worn with the
straps twisted.
• Always ensure that the webbing is
midway between the neck and the
edge of the shoulder.
• Each seat belt assembly must only
be used by one occupant; it is
dangerous to put a belt around a
child being carried on the
occupant’s lap.
• Do not try to put an adult seat belt
around two children.
• Seat belts are designed to bear
upon the bony structure of the body
and should be worn low across the
front of the pelvis or the pelvis,
chest and shoulders, as applicable;
wearing the lap section of the belt
across the abdominal area must be
avoided.
• Seat belts should be adjusted as
firmly as possible, consistent with
comfort, to provide the protection
for which they have been designed.
A slack belt will greatly reduce the
protection afforded to the wearer.
• Care should be taken to avoid
contamination of the webbing with
polishes, oils and chemicals, and
particularly battery acid. Cleaning
may safely be carried out using
mild soap and water.The belt
should be replaced if webbing
becomes frayed, contaminated or
damaged.
• It is essential to replace the entire
assembly after it has been worn in a
severe impact even if damage to
the assembly is not obvious.
• No modifications or additions
should be made by the user which
will either prevent the seat belt
adjusting devices from operating
to remove slack, or prevent the
seat belt assembly from being
adjusted to remove slack.
• Should the seat belt not retract and
remain at its static length, you
should consult your nearest Jaguar
Dealer immediately.
• Replacement and renewal of seat
belts should be carried out by
Jaguar Dealers only.
The use of front and rear seat belts is
mandatory in most countries. Using seat
belts saves lives.