Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00099:body:0:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00099
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 14957–18137

in section 6.5 of AS 1753 - 1990; or
5.8.2.                              any other 'Approved' standard accepted as equivalent.
5.9.                                    Instructions for use of 'Seatbelt Assemblies' must be included in the vehicle handbook, or otherwise supplied with the vehicle.  The instructions must include the following text:
5.9.1.                              "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."

5.9.2.                              In the case where a 'Seatbelt Assembly' incorporates an 'Automatic Length Adjusting and Locking Retractor' or an 'Emergency Locking Retractor':
5.9.2.1.                        "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
5.9.2.2.                        a description of the adjustments necessary to ensure that the lap and sash portions of the 'Seatbelt Assembly' fit as firmly as possible consistent with comfort; and
5.9.2.3.                        instructions on the correct use of any device or devices included in the 'Seatbelt Assembly' which, upon manual or automatic operation, prevent the belt from being retracted.
5.10.                                When installed the 'Seatbelt Assembly' webbing must not contact any sharp edges which could abrade or cut the webbing during normal use or in an accident.  If necessary, the webbing must be protected.
6.                                          ADJUSTMENT REQUIREMENTS
6.1.                                    Each 'Seatbelt Assembly' must be so designed that, with the adjustment provided, it must be capable of being 'Correctly Fitted' for:
6.1.1.                              in the case of the driver's seating position, a '5th Percentile Adult Female' with the seat in the rearmost driving position and a '95th Percentile Adult Male' with the 'Seat' in the foremost driving position; and
6.1.2.                              if installed at any other seating position, a '50th Percentile 6