Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006C00783:body:0:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006C00783
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 16929–19898

- 1983: 'Determination of Dynamic Performance ; or
4.2.7.2.                        AS E35 Pt. I - 1970, 'Seat Belt Assemblies for Motor Vehicles', up to and including amendment Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 7, but excluding:
4.2.7.2.1.                  Clause 1, 2, 7(vi), 8.1, 9.2, 9.3, Note 2 of 11.2, 12. 13, 14, 15, E3(ii)(b), E3(ii)(c), E3(iii). E3(iv), E3(v); and
4.2.7.2.2.                  any amendments to other standards subsequent to the date when referenced in AS E35 Pt. I or its amendment; or
4.2.7.3.                        any other 'Approved' standard accepted as equivalent.
4.2.8.                              Instructions for use of 'Seat Belt 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: Seat belts 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.
"Seat belts 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 `Seat Belt 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.";
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4.2.8.2.2.                  a description of the adjustments necessary to ensure that the lap and sash portions of the 'Seat Belt Assembly' fit as firmly as possible consistent with comfort; and
4.2.8.2.3.                  instructions on the correct use of any device or devices included in the 'Seat-Belt Assembly' which, upon manual or automatic operation, prevent the belt from being retracted.
4.2.9.                              When installed the 'Seat Belt Assembly' webbing shall not contact any sharp edges which could abrade or cut the webbing during normal use or in an accident. If necessary, the webbing shall be protected.