Frelander 2. Manual — part 694

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Seat belts

Seat belt safety

WARNINGS

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.

Belts should not be worn with the
straps twisted.

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Do not carry hard, fragile, or sharp
items between your person and the
seat belt. In an impact the pressure

from the seat belt on such items can cause
them to break, which in turn may cause death
or serious injuries.

Each 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.

The occupants of the front seats
should not travel with the seat back at
more than 30 degrees from upright.

Doing so will reduce the protection afforded by
the seat belt.

WARNINGS

Seat belts should be worn by all
vehicle occupants, for every journey
no matter how short. failure to do so

will greatly increase the risk of death or
serious injury in the event of an accident.

No modifications or additions should
be made which prevent the seat belt
mechanism from taking up slack, or

prevent the seat belt being adjusted to remove
slack. A slack seat belt offers a greatly reduced
level of occupant protection in an impact.

If any damage, wear, cuts, defects, or
impaired operation are noted with the
seat belts, the vehicle should be taken

to a Land Rover Dealer/Authorised repairer for
immediate attention. Do not use the vehicle if
the seat belts cannot be operated correctly.

When using seat belts to restrain items
other than occupants, take care to
ensure that the belts are not damaged,

or exposed to sharp edges.

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Seat belt checks

Note: If the vehicle is parked on an incline, the
seat belt mechanism may lock. This is not a
fault, and the belt should be gently eased out
from the upper anchorage.

The seat belts should be inspected regularly to
check for fraying, cuts, or wear to the webbing,
and the condition and security of the
mechanism, buckles, adjusters, and mounting
points.

Checks
• With the seat belt fastened, give the

webbing near the buckle a quick upward
pull. The buckle must remain securely
locked.

• With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the

seat belt to the limit of its travel. Check that
it unreels smoothly with no snatches or
snags. Allow the belt to fully retract, again
checking for smooth operation.

• Partially unreel the seat belt, then hold the

tongue plate and give a quick forward pull.
The mechanism must lock and prevent any
further unreeling.

If any of the seat belts fail to meet those
criteria, immediately contact you Land Rover
Dealer/Authorised Repairer.

SEAT BELT REMINDER

If the driver's seat belt is not
fastened when the vehicle is in
motion, a chime will be heard and

the seat belt warning indicator will illuminate.
The warning chime and indicator will also be
activated if the front passenger seat is
occupied without the seat belt being fastened.

Note: Objects placed on the front passenger
seat may activate the seat belt reminder
warning chime and indicator. It is
recommended that any objects placed on the
front passenger seat are secured using the seat
belt.

Care must be taken to avoid
contaminating the seat belt webbing,
and seat belt mechanisms with any

chemicals, liquids, grit, dirt, or cleaning
products. If the seat belts do become
contaminated they should be replaced
immediately. Contaminated seat belts my not
operate correctly in an impact and cannot be
relied upon.

WARNINGS

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FASTENING THE SEAT BELTS

1. Draw the belt out smoothly, ensure that the

belt height, the seat, and your position on
the seat are correct. The belt should lay flat
across the pelvis, chest, and mid-point of
the collar bone between the neck and
shoulder.

2. With the seat belt correctly positioned,

place the metal tongue into the buckle
nearest to you. Press it in until a click is
heard.

Releasing the seat belts

Note: When releasing the seat belt it is
advisable to hold the belt before pressing the
release button. This will prevent the belt from
retracting too quickly.

To release the seat belt, press the red button.

SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1. Press to release the catch.

2. With the catch depressed move the

mechanism slide up or down to the
required height. Ensure that the locking
mechanism has engaged.

When correctly positioned the seat belt should
cross the collar bone at the mid-point between
the neck and end of your shoulder.

Where possible, rear seat passengers should
adjust their seating position to achieve the
same seat belt position.

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WARNING

Correct seat belt adjustment is
essential for safety and comfort.
Ensure that the height is correctly

adjusted and the mechanism is locked in place
before driving the vehicle. Do not attempt to
adjust the seat belt height once the vehicle is
in motion. Doing so may cause you to loose
control of the vehicle, or incorrectly adjust the
seat belt.

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USING SEAT BELTS DURING
PREGNANCY

Position the lap strap comfortably across the
hips beneath the abdomen. Place the diagonal
part of the seat belt between the breasts and to
the side of the abdomen. Ensure that the seat
belt is not slack or twisted.

WARNINGS

Position the seat belt correctly for the
safety of the mother and unborn child.
Never wear just the lap strap, and

never sit on the lap strap whilst using just the
shoulder strap. Both of these actions are
extremely dangerous, and may increase your
risk of serious injury in the event of an accident
or during emergency braking.

Never place anything between you and
the seat belt in an attempt to cushion
the impact in the event of an accident.

It can be dangerous, and will reduce the
effectiveness of the seat belt in preventing
injury.

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