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Operationotes:eat belts are only beneficial if they areorn at all times - particularly in townaffic.ersons less than 4 ft. 10 in. tall should notear normal three-point belts - this would ineasethe danger of injury in an accident.hildren under 12 years of age should alaysbe carried on the rear seat (Combi andJS): Small children in a special seat, olderlildren should have a childs belt. Childrenlex 6 years of age can use a lap belt andlildren over 4 ft. 10 in. tall can use a normalree-point belt.nly one person is to be secured with eachsit. Never secure two people (even Chilton)with one belt.Bulky, loose clothing such as an overcoator jacket impair the belt fitting and thereforeits function1 The belt should never pass over hard orbreakable objects such as spectacles,ball pens, keys, pipe etc., as this couldlead to personal injury.• Ensure that the belt buckle engagesproperly and that the belt is not twisted.• The correct adjustment of the static beltlength is very important.The lap belt must always fit tightly. This isalso valid for inertia reel belts.The shoulder part must be adjusted sothat the hand can just be pushed betweenbelt and chest.Inertia reel belts adjust automatically.• When the seat position is altered, the adjustmentof the belt must be checked and,rectified as necessary.• Belts which are not in use should alwaysbe hung up on the hooks provided. Thiswill prevent the buckles from swingingabout when the brakes are applied suddenly.• Ensure that the belt does not get jammedbetween seat and backrest or rub on anysharp edges.• Do not let the centre seat belts slip downbetween seat cushion and backrest becausebelts which cannot be seen readilywill not be used by the occupants.• Seat belts which have been stressed inan accident and stretched must be replacedand the belt anchorages shouldbe checked by a workshop.• Keep the belts clean because they maynot retract properly if very dirty (see alsosection on "Care of car").www.WestfaliaT3.info - a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 / T3 / Vanagon Campervans