Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L02678:body:0:p6
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a length critical to the correct location of the 'Lap-Sash Point'; or
4.2.6.1.2.                  100 mm in the case of other 'Straps'.
4.2.6.2.                        Furthermore, where a manufacturer, for "in-service" replacement purposes, provides for replacement of parts of a 'Seatbelt Assembly' rather than the assembly as a whole, each of the 2 sub-assemblies of the 'Seatbelt Assembly' which can be separated from each other by the normal unlatching process shall be permanently and legibly marked in accordance with the requirements of this clause.
4.2.7.                               'Seatbelt Assemblies' shall comply with either:
4.2.7.1.                        The AS 2596 referred to in clause 4.2.3.4 but excluding clauses 1,2,4,15,16,17,18 and AS 2597.13 - 1983:  "Determination of Dynamic Performance";
4.2.7.1.1.                  the maximum dummy displacement limit in AS 2596-1983 section 14.1 (c), does not apply to 'Seatbelt Assemblies' required to comply with ADR 69/...
4.2.7.1.2.                   'Seatbelt Assemblies' required to comply with ADR 69/... need not comply with the elongation and Hysteresis requirements specified in section 6.5 of AS 1753 - 1990; or
4.2.7.2.                        not used.
4.2.7.3.                        any other 'Approved' standard accepted as equivalent.
4.2.8.                              Instructions for use of 'Seatbelt Assemblies' shall be included in the vehicle handbook, or otherwise supplied with the vehicle.  The instructions shall include the following text:
4.2.8.1.                         "WARNING: Seatbelts 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.

         "Seatbelts 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 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."

4.2.8.2.                        In the case where a 'Seatbelt Assembly' incorporates an 'Automatic Length Adjusting and Locking Retractor' or an 'Emergency Locking Retractor':
4.2.8.2.1.                   "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."; plus
4.2.8.2.2.                  a description of the adjustments necessary to