Cab Getting to Know Your Vehicle
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WARNING! Do not drive
vehicle without your seat
belt and your riders’ belt fas-
tened. Riding without a
safety belt properly fastened
can lead to increased injury
or death in an emergency.
Unbelted riders could be
thrown into the windshield
or other parts of the cab or
could be thrown out of the
cab. They could strike
another person. Injuries can
be much worse when riders
are unbelted. Always fasten
your seat belt and be sure
anyone riding with you does
the same.
WARNING! Always wear
your seat belt low over your
pelvic bones.
• You can be seriously injured if
your belt is buckled too high. In a
crash, it would apply force to
your abdomen, not your pelvic
bones. This can result in serious
internal injuries.
• Do not drive with your seat belt
loose. A too-loose seat belt can
allow you to fall too far forward,
possibly causing head and neck
injuries. You could strike the
wheel or the windshield. Adjust
your belt so that there is no more
than 1 in. (25mm) of slack.
WARNING! Do not wear the
shoulder part of belt under
your arm or otherwise out of
position. In a crash your
body would move too far for-
ward, increasing the chance
of head and neck injury.
Also, the belt would apply
too much force to the ribs,
which are not as strong as
your shoulder bones, and
could cause you to suffer
internal injuries. Wear the
shoulder belt over your
shoulder.
WARNING! Do not twist the
belt in the process of putting
it on. A twisted belt will not
work as well to protect you.
In a crash, the full width of
the belt would not be pro-
tecting you. A twisted belt
could cut into your body and
cause serious injuries.
Straighten the belt before
buckling it. If you are unable
to wear it without twisting it,
have your dealer or service
person replace it as soon as
possible.
Observe the following recommenda-
tions:
•Do not use any seat belt for more
than one person.
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