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Before Driving
MAHINDRA GOA
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• 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 straps
twisted.
• 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.
Warning
No modifications or additions
should be made by the user which will
either prevent the seat belt adjusting
devices from operating to remove
slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly
from being adjusted to remove slack.
Caution
Be careful do not damage the seat
belt webbing or hardware. Take care that
they do not get caught or pinched in the
seat or doors. Never use one seat belt for
more than a person at a time.
• Pull the belt from its reel steadily. It may
get locked if wrenched from the reel. The
belts provide maximum protection when
seats are in their normal upright position.
So, do not recline your seats steeply.
During the sudden braking or a collision,
you can slide under the lap belt, if your seat
is reclined to the unsafe level, and suffer
serious internal injuries.
Warning
Wear the lap seat belt snugly
and as low as possible. A lap belt
worn too high can be dangerous. In
the event of collision/accident, this
may concentrate the impact force on
the abdominal area causing serious
injury.
Checking seat Belt operation
Your seat belt retractors are designed
to lock belt movement in the following
conditions
• When the belt is pulled quickly from
the retractor
• When the vehicle slows down
rapidly.
To check the condition of seat belt
operation, grasp the shoulder belt and pull
quickly forward. The retractor should lock
and restrict further belt movement. If the
seat belt does not lock during these checks
or if you have any question on seat belt
operation, contact Mahindra Authorised
dealer.