PACCAR 520 — How to Use Lap/Shoulder Belt

SAFETY - Standard Seat 1 Never bleach or dye seat or bunk restraint belts: chemicals can weaken them. Do, however, keep them clean by following the care label on the belts. Let them dry completely before allowing them to retract or be stowed away. Make sure the seat belts and bunk restraint of the unoccupied passenger seat or bunk is fully wound up on its retractor or is stowed, so that the belt or restraint tongue is in its properly stowed position. This reduces the possibility of the tongue becoming a striking object in case of a sudden stop. DO NOT modify or disassemble the seat belts or bunk restraint in your vehicle. They will not be available to keep you and your passengers safe.

If any seat belt or bunk restraint is not working properly, see an authorized dealer for repair or replacement. How to Use Lap/Shoulder Belt Follow these steps to fasten your seat belt and be sure anyone riding with you does the same. b. There should be less than one inch (25 mm) gap between the body and the belt. c. The shoulder belt must be positioned over the shoulder, it must never rest against the neck or be worn under the arm. d. Make sure any slack is wound up on the retractor and that the belt is not twisted. If the belt is locked, lean the body back to remove any tension in the belt.

After releasing the belt, allow the belt to retract completely by guiding the belt tongue until the belt comes to a stop. To unfasten the belt, push the release button on the buckle and the belt should spring out of the buckle. The seat belt indicator will turn off once the driver's seat WARNING Proper seat belt adjustment and use is important to maximize occupant safe- ty. Failure to wear or adjust the safety belt properly may result in death or personal injury. To fasten the belt: 1. Grasp the belt tongue. 2. Pull belt in a continuous slow motion across your chest and lap. 3. Insert belt tongue into buckle on inboard side of seat. 4.

Push down until the tongue is securely locked with an audible click. 5. Pull belt to check for proper fastening and adjustment. a. Pull shoulder section to make sure belt fits snugly across the chest and pelvis. 20 Y53-6096-1C1 (09/20)