Takata Racing RACE 4 SNAP - Manual (Page 8)

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HOW TO USE THE BUCKLE
1. Belt fastening
1.1 Resetting the buckle
Turn the lever either left or right until the
movement stops. After moving the lever either
left or right it will stop at approximately 90°.
This is the reset/open position.
In this position, even if you insert each latch,
it will not lock or engage the latches.
1.2 Setting the buckle
Return the lever back gently in position and it
will automatically set. Shown is the set
position.
1.3
Inserting latches
Insert the latch into the buckle until
you hear a distinct clicking sound.
After inserting the latch, be certain to check that the latch cannot
be released from buckle. If the latch releases from the buckle, it will
not provide the intend restraint to the occupant.
2 Buckle release
To unfasten latches from the
buckle, turn the lever [either left
or right] until it stops.
The latch will not unfasten if
turned less than 25°!
When re-inserting latches, reset the buckle again and set the
buckle. If you do not adequately reset the buckle, you may not be
able to insert the latch.
If the latch does not release even after turning lever to end of
movement, then cut belts to facilitate escape.
Never position the belt in any other way than as described in this
manual. Improper belt positioning may result in reduced safety
performance or even malfunction of the racing harness.
Never position lap belts too high [extending above the pelvis],
and/or at too low of an angle routing to the mounting point. Lap
belts positioned too high or too low, may result in increased pelvic
movement, submarining and will create extra load on the anti-sub
straps.
Never wear lap belts loosely. Loosely worn lap belts may result in
increased pelvic movement, submarining and will create extra load
on the anti-sub straps.
Loose shoulder belts will result in increased head trajectory during
an accident.
Loose anti-sub straps will allow the lap belt to ride up during an
accident and create submarining or increase head trajectory.
FAILURE TO WEAR AND TIGHTEN THE RACING HARNESS
PROPERLY CAN RESULT IN SUBMARINING AND/OR INCREASED
HEAD IMPACT, CAUSING SEVERE INJURIES OR DEATH.
H O W T O R E L E A S E Y O U R R A C I N G H A R N E S S
a) loosen shoulder belts [not necessary in case of an emergency]
b) turn rotary buckle by approx. 90° into either di rection
c) all latches except one will release from the buckle. On Formula-Type models
the buckle always stays with the lap belt.
Never allow straps to be caught by the seat rail or door when
leaving the vehicle.
Webbing which is caught may be damaged or weakened, the racing
harness may fail during an accident and severe injuries or death
may occur.