SECTION 2
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
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When the lap-shoulder belt is in use, the lap
portion must ride across the strong hip area and
the shoulder portion must ride diagonally over
the shoulder blade toward the buckle.
The shoulder belt is designed to lock only
during a sudden stop, sudden body movement or
a collision. At all other times it will move freely
with the occupant.
CARE AND CLEANING
·
Be careful not to damage the belt webbing
and hardware. Take care not to pinch them in
the seat or doors.
·
Inspect the belts and hardware periodically.
Check for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Dam-
aged parts should be replaced. Do not remove
or modify the belt system.
·
Keep belts clean and dry. If the belts need
cleaning, use only a mild soap and water
solution. Do not use hot water. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or bleach. These products
may weaken or damage the belts.
·
Replace any belt assembly that was used dur-
ing a severe impact. Replace the complete
assembly even if damage is not apparent.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
All 50 of the United States and the District of
Columbia now require the use of the child/infant
restraint systems for children in vehicles.
A properly installed and secured child
restraint system can help reduce the chance or
severity of personal injury to a child in an acci-
dent or during a sudden maneuver. Children may
be injured in an accident if they are not seated in
a child restraint which is not properly secured.
A child restraint system is designed to be se-
cured in a vehicle seat by a lap belt or the lap belt
portion of a lap-shoulder belt. According to acci-
dent statistics, children are also safer when prop-
erly restrained in rear seating positions than in
front seating positions.
When purchasing a child restraint system:
1. Look for the label certifying that it meets all
applicable U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS) or, in Canada,
requirements of the Children's Car Seats and
Harnesses Regulations (CCSHR).
2. Make sure that it will attach to your vehicle
and restrain your child securely and conve-
niently so that you are able to install it cor-
rectly each time it is used.
3. Be certain that it is appropriate for the child's
height, weight and development. The
instructions and/or the regulation label
attached to the restraint typically provides
this information.
4. Review the instructions for installation and
use of the restraint. Be sure that you under-
stand them fully and can install the restraint
properly and safely in your vehicle.
MIRRORS
Always adjust mirrors for maximum rear visi-
bility before driving off. Make sure the seat is
adjusted for proper vehicle control and that you
are sitting back squarely into the seat.
See your Volkswagen owner’s manual for
instructions on adjusting power mirrors.
WARNING
Snug and low belt positions are
essential. This will ensure that the
force exerted by the lap belt in a colli-
sion is spread over the strong hip area
and not across the abdomen, which
could result in serious injury.
Only seats equipped with seat belts
are to be occupied while vehicle is in
motion.
WARNING
Never wear the shoulder belt in any
position other than as stated above.
Failure to do so could increase the
chance or extent of injury in a colli-
sion.
