Peterbilt Model 320 Operator's Manual after 8-07 - Peterbilt Motors ...

Peterbilt Model 320 Operator's Manual after 8-07 - Peterbilt Motors ... Peterbilt Model 320 Operator's Manual after 8-07 - Peterbilt Motors ...

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Pregnant Women PART 5: SEAT AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS properly - low over her pelvis, below her abdomen - the belt won’t harm the baby, even in a crash. And remember - the best way to keep an unborn baby safe is to keep the mother safe. 02395 4. To release the Komfort-Lok latch, reach up and pull the latch cover open (down), or simply pull down on the shoulder belt. 5. When you want to get out of the cab, release the latch, then just push the button on the buckle. Pregnant Women Sometimes pregnant women worry that in a crash the seat belt could hurt the baby. But if a woman wears her belt PREGNT Pregnant Woman With Belt Properly Worn – 62 – Y53-6015 R(08/07)

PART 5: SEAT AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Passengers Anyone riding in your vehicle should wear a seat belt. The responsible operator sees to it that everyone in the vehicle rides safely - and that means with a seat belt. Some Other Safety Restraint Tips: • Don’t wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing. Such things might be eyeglasses, pens, keys, etc. These could cause injury in an accident. • Damaged belts in the cab must be replaced. Belts that have been stretched, cut, or worn out may not protect youinanaccident. • Avoid catching belts in the doors or seat hardware. They could be damaged. • Don’t modify or disassemble the seat belts in your vehicle. They won’t be available to keep you and your passengers safe. • Never bleach or dye seat belts; chemicals can weaken them. Do, however, keep them clean by following the Tether Belts care label on the belts. Let them dry completely before allowing them to retract. • If any seat belt is not working properly, see an authorized Peterbilt dealer for repair or replacement. Tether Belts Tether belts are installed on suspension seats. They help secure the seat to the floor to restrain it in case of a sudden stop or an accident. WARNING! Do not remove, modify, or replace the tether belt system with a different tether system. A failed or missing tether belt could allow a seat base to fully extend in the event of an accident leading to greater injuries or death. R(08/07) Y53-6015 – 63 –

PART 5: SEAT AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS<br />

Passengers<br />

Anyone riding in your vehicle should wear a seat belt. The<br />

responsible operator sees to it that everyone in the vehicle<br />

rides safely - and that means with a seat belt.<br />

Some Other Safety Restraint Tips:<br />

• Don’t wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on<br />

your clothing. Such things might be eyeglasses, pens,<br />

keys, etc. These could cause injury in an accident.<br />

• Damaged belts in the cab must be replaced. Belts that<br />

have been stretched, cut, or worn out may not protect<br />

youinanaccident.<br />

• Avoid catching belts in the doors or seat hardware.<br />

They could be damaged.<br />

• Don’t modify or disassemble the seat belts in your vehicle.<br />

They won’t be available to keep you and your<br />

passengers safe.<br />

• Never bleach or dye seat belts; chemicals can weaken<br />

them. Do, however, keep them clean by following the<br />

Tether Belts<br />

care label on the belts. Let them dry completely before<br />

allowing them to retract.<br />

• If any seat belt is not working properly, see an authorized<br />

<strong>Peterbilt</strong> dealer for repair or replacement.<br />

Tether Belts<br />

Tether belts are installed on suspension seats. They help<br />

secure the seat to the floor to restrain it in case of a sudden<br />

stop or an accident.<br />

WARNING! Do not remove, modify, or replace<br />

the tether belt system with a different tether system.<br />

A failed or missing tether belt could allow<br />

a seat base to fully extend in the event of an accident<br />

leading to greater injuries or death.<br />

R(08/<strong>07</strong>) Y53-6015 – 63 –

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