Fleetwood 2009 AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE User Manual Download

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cuts, have it examined by a qualified technician
to determine if replacement is necessary. Always
have your safety belt system checked after a
collision.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR
CHILDREN

In most states, you are required by law to use
safety restraints for children. If small children ride
in your vehicle, you must put them in safety seats
that are made specially for children. Safety belts
alone do not provide maximum protection for
these children. Check your local and state laws for
specific requirements.

Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehi-
cle that has been closed up in sunny weather, and
could burn a child. Check seat covers and buck-
les before you place a child anywhere near them.

Children who are too large for child safety seats
should always wear safety belts.

Safety Belts for Children

If the shoulder belt cannot be properly positioned
so that it does not cross or rest in front of the
child’s face or neck, move the child to one of the
seats with a lap belt only and use the lap belt.

Lap belts and the lap portion of lap and shoulder
belts should always be worn snugly and below
the hips, touching the child’s thighs.

Children should use forward or rearward facing
seat positions, not seated facing sideways.

Children should always ride with the seatback in
the fully upright position. When the seatback is
not fully upright, there is a greater risk that the
child will slide under the safety belt and be seri-
ously injured in a collision.

Use a safety seat that is recommended for the
size and weight of the child. Seat backs should
be upright for use with child safety seats. Any
objects in close proximity which may come into
contact with the child in the event of an accident
or sudden stop should be removed.

Child Seat Tethers (If Equipped)

Some child seat manufacturers recommend the
use of a top anchorage (tether) strap in addition
to the lap belt. Since a top anchorage (tether)
strap can provide additional security to a child
seat, we recommend using a tether whenever
one is required or available.

Your motor home may be equipped with a child
seat top anchorage (tether) strap anchorage point
in the forward passenger seat location.

On The Road

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WARNING

Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle. Always
remove the key from the ignition and take it with you.

WARNING

If safety belts are not properly worn and adjusted as
described, the risk of serious injury to the child in a
collision will be much greater.

WARNING

Place child safety seats only in forward facing (locked)
seating positions equipped with a restraint system.

WARNING

Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions
that come with the safety seat that you put in your vehi-
cle. Make sure that the shoulder belt (if provided at the
seating position where the safety seat is being used)
does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or neck.
If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the
child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.

WARNING

When using any infant or child restraint system, it is
important that you follow the instructions and warnings
provided by the manufacturer concerning its installa-
tion and use. Failure to follow the restraint manufac-
turer’s instructions could increase the risk or severity of
an injury in the event of a collision or sudden stop.