Seat Belts 2. With the belt unfastened, unreel the buckle, it must be replaced immediately. webbing to its limit. Check that unreeling Contact Tesla. is free from snags, and visually check the Warning: Do not make modifications or webbing for wear. Allow the webbing to additions that can prevent a seat belt retract, checking that retraction is smooth mechanism from taking up slack, or that and complete. can prevent a seat belt from being 3. With the webbing half unreeled, hold the adjusted to remove slack. A slack belt tongue plate and pull forward quickly. The greatly reduces occupant protection. mechanism should lock automatically and prevent further unreeling. Warning: Do not make modifications that If a seat belt fails any of these tests, contact can interfere with the operation of a seat Tesla immediately. belt, or that can cause a seat belt to become inoperable. For information about cleaning seat belts, see Warning: When seat belts are not in use, Seat Belts on page 123. they should be fully retracted and not hanging loose. If a seat belt does not fully Seat Belt Warnings retract, contact Tesla. Warning: Seat belts should be worn by all occupants at all times, even if driving for a very short distance. Failure to do so increases the risk of injury or death if a collision occurs. Warning: Secure small children in a suitable child safety seat (see Child Safety Seats on page 24). Always follow the child safety seat manufacturer's instructions when installing. Warning: Ensure that all seat belts are worn correctly. An improperly worn seat belt increases the risk of injury or death if a collision occurs. Warning: Do not wear seat belts over hard, fragile or sharp items in clothing, such as pens, keys, eyeglasses, etc. The pressure from the seat belt on such items can cause injury. Warning: Seat belts should not be worn with any part of the strap twisted. Warning: Each seat belt assembly must be used by one occupant only. It is dangerous to put a seat belt around a child being carried on an occupant†s lap. Warning: Seat belts that have been worn in a collision must be inspected or replaced by Tesla, even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. Warning: Seat belts that show signs of wear (such as fraying), or have been cut or damaged in any way, must be replaced by Tesla. Warning: Avoid contaminating a seat belt†s components with any chemicals, liquids, grit, dirt or cleaning products. If a seat belt fails to retract or latch into the Seating and Safety Restraints 23