Land Rover Defender: Seat belt safety

Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section.

Failure to observe warnings and cautions may result in vehicle damage, injury, or DEATH in the event of an accident.

Always replace a seatbelt if it becomes frayed, contaminated, doesn't work properly or after the vehicle has been involved in an accident.

Always avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils, chemicals and especially battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water.

Always make sure the seat belts are not damaged, or exposed to sharp edges when using them to restrain items other than occupants.

Always wear seat belts low across the front of the pelvis, chest and shoulders.

Always adjust seatbelts and positioning sliders as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort.

Always sit well back in the seat, with the seatback in an upright position.

Always wear seat belts, for every journey, no matter how short. The air bag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) adds to the overall effectiveness of the seat belts, but does not replace them.

Never place hard, sharp, or fragile items between the occupant and the seat belt.

Never use comfort clips, or any devices that create slack in the seat belt system.

Never modify the seat belt adjusting devices or assembly, in any way that prevents the assembly from being adjusted to remove slack.

Never wear seat belts with the straps twisted.

Never place a seat belt around a child being carried on an occupant's lap. Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant.

Never independently wear the lap belt or shoulder belt portion of the seat belt.

Never attempt to cushion the impact of an accident by placing anything between an occupant and the seat belt.

Make sure the seat belts are correctly routed and not trapped behind the seats when raising the rear seatbacks.

Note: Always contact a retailer / authorized repairer before attempting to carry out a repair on a vehicle. Only approved replacement parts should be used for any repairs that are carried out.

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