CG-LOCK™ IS NOT A SAFETY DEVICE. Do not use the CG-Lock
without first reading and understanding the safety information provided with the
product. Do not use the CG-Lock if you do not understand any part of the full
Safety Instructions or any part of the “Installation” or “How to Use”
Instructions.
The CG-Lock is intended expressly for those uses specifically
stated; do not use for any other purpose.
The CG-Lock is not a replacement or substitute for the
use of appropriate seat belts and/or other safety equipment.
The CG-Lock does not fit all vehicles. If the CG-Lock does
not fit your vehicle, return the CG-Lock with a completed Return Form (see the
“Return Policy”). You will receive a full refund for the CG-Lock and
shipping.
Adjustments to the CG-Lock should be performed with the
vehicle safely parked.
The CG-Lock is equipped with an “on/off” function (an
“enable/disable” feature). Switching between these settings should only be
done with the vehicle safely parked (stationary).
DO NOT DRIVE with the CG-Lock slide in the “on”
(“engaged”) position without first removing the slack (looseness or excess
webbing) from the lap belt by pulling up on the shoulder harness until the lap
belt is snug.
Driving with any slack (looseness) in the seat belt system
can be hazardous. If the lap belt portion of the seat belt is loosened using the
release lever or becomes loose, any slack in the lap belt must be removed by
pulling up on the shoulder harness before driving.
If you do not want any tightness on
the lap belt portion of the seat belt, remove the CG-Lock slide (disable the
CG-Lock) as explained in the “HOW TO USE” instructions.
Do not drive with a loose lap belt unless the CG-Lock slide
has been removed. The CG-Lock is designed ONLY for use with specific
factory-installed (OEM) standard three-point lap/shoulder harnesses. The
“Installation Instructions” provided on this website contain full details.
Appropriate use of the CG-Lock is at the discretion of the
user; do not use if there is the slightest question of appropriateness of
application, fit, or safety. If you have questions or concerns, return the
CG-Lock for a refund of the purchase price as described in the Money Back
Guarantee.
The user is responsible for installing, inspecting, and
maintaining the CG-Lock correctly and according to the supplied directions.
Make all seat adjustments before tightening the lap belt with
the CG-Lock. For example, do not tighten the CG-Lock and then move your seat
forward or backward. Move the seat first, then tighten the lap belt.
The CG-Lock is equipped with an “on/off” function (an
“enable/disable” feature). Remove the slide after each use and store safely.
Doing so will prevent use of the CG-Lock by someone unfamiliar with its
operation. It is your responsibility to prevent an untrained person using an
activated (enabled) CG-Lock in your vehicle.
Prior to each use, check the security
of the CG-Lock installation and examine the seat belt for signs of wear or other
concerns. In the event that a loose fit or wear is seen or suspected, remove the
CG-Lock until the seat belt or CG-Lock is replaced.
In some vehicles, the CG-Lock may mar, abrade, or scratch the
trim on the B-pillar. If you see the beginnings of any form of unacceptable
effect, either discontinue use of the CG-Lock (return under the money back
guarantee) or pad or protect the trim area using readily available padding
materials, cloth tape, or other suitable method.
All driving is inherently dangerous
and is performed under a wide range of conditions and/or driver skills, all of
which are uncontrollable by CG-Lock Canada, Inc. CG-Lock Canada, Inc. accepts no
responsibility for the consequences of vehicle use or driver actions whether or
not the CG-Lock is used.
The CG-Lock purchaser assumes responsibility and liability
for any and all uses and all users, including all restrictions, conditions, and
disclaimers provided with the device.
In the event a CG-Lock is in use in a vehicle at the time of
an accident or other impact, discontinue use of the CG-Lock at once and remove
it at first opportunity. The CG-Lock should be returned to CG-Lock Canada, Inc.
for a free replacement. Only a shipping and handling fee will be charged.
In any case, CG-Lock Canada, Inc. shall not be liable for
more than the replacement cost of the CG-Lock. Manufacturer’s and seller’s
liability is limited solely to replacement or refund, and in no case is the
manufacturer or seller liable for incidental or coincidental damages.
The CG-Lock is NOT A SAFETY DEVICE; it does not increase
safety and does not decrease risk of accident or harm.
Performance applications of the CG-Lock are not intended for
street use. Suggested uses include closed-course, sanctioned driver training
under the direction and control of appropriate instructors, such as autocrossing
during an SCCA or other officially sanctioned event. The CG-Lock is intended for
use by trained or highly experienced drivers only (for example, graduates of
performance driving schools or advanced driver training, trucker’s school, and
the like).
A
CG-Lock does not change the laws of physics.
The effects of speed, conditions of the vehicle and track, braking distance,
lateral g loading and traction, acceptable angles of climb and descent, and/or
other such driving attributes are unchanged by the presence of a CG-Lock, and
appropriate cautions must be taken irrespective of the use of a CG-Lock.
A physician should be consulted before
using the CG-Lock as a treatment or prophylactic for any type of medical
condition, including but not limited to back pain, muscle spasm, fatigue, and
the like. The CG-Lock is specifically contraindicated for people with sacroiliac
joint dysfunction, artificial hips, and any other medical or physical condition
incompatible with the CG-Lock unless authorized by a physician.
The increased comfort afforded by the CG-Lock may increase a tendency towards sleepiness, over-relaxation, inattention, or other conditions not conducive to the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Care should be taken at all times to prevent these and other potentially hazardous conditions from occurring.
Read and follow these instructions carefully
This
version of the CG-Lock does NOT fit all cars.
Do not use unless you are certain this version of the CG-Lock
can be installed exactly according to the following instructions.
You must have a “single pass” tongue on you car’s seat
belt. If you cannot install the CG-Lock exactly as described below, return it
for a full refund (see Return Policy on this website).
1
Determine if your seat belt uses a “single pass” or “multiple
pass” tongue.
Single
Pass Tongue
Multiple Pass Tongue
(
acceptable )
( NOT acceptable )
If
your vehicle has a multiple pass tongue, return the CG-Lock for a full refund.
2
Parts List - In each package you will receive:
|
Item |
Part Name |
Quantity |
|
Number |
|
Supplied |
|
1 |
Main Body (look inside for serial number) |
1 |
|
2 |
Slide |
1 |
|
3 |
Lower Clamp Plate |
1 |
|
4 |
Cap Screws (you will receive 2 LONG and 2 SHORT screws) |
4 |
|
5 |
Allen Wrench |
1 |
3 Insert the two LONG
cap screws through the holes in the Main Body and engage just a few threads of
the Lower Clamp Plate as shown above. Note that the grooved side of the lower
clamp plate faces up. Use the supplied Allen wrench.
4 Sit in the
seat on which you are going to install the CG-Lock. Buckle the seat belt. Make
sure the belt webbing is not twisted.
5
Place the CG-Lock over the seat belt tongue. Center the clamp
behind - NOT OVER - the slot through which the belt webbing passes.
Tighten the cap screws with the supplied Allen wrench. DO NOT overtighten.
IF THE TIPS OF THE SCREWS PROTRUDE (STICK OUT) through the
bottom of the clamp plate, remove the LONG screws and repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5
with the SHORT screws.
Confirm that the CG-Lock is firmly attached to the tongue by
trying to pull the CG-Lock off the tongue. The CG-Lock should remain attached to
the tongue even with up to about 30 pounds of force applied. Should the CG-Lock
ever become unattached, safely stop the car and reattach it.
6 Note that the Slide has channels underneath and that the
Main Body has flanges.
Lay the shoulder belt webbing over the knurled roller in the
main body as shown. Hold the slide so that the finger grip is on top and
pointing towards the seat belt tongue. Hold the slide over the seat belt webbing
and engage the channels of the slide over the flanges on the main body. Push the
Slide onto the Main Body. The red arrows printed on the CG-Lock Slide point to
the proper direction for moving the Slide to the “On” and “Off”
positions. You may need to rotate the lever down slightly to push the slide over
the roller.
IMPORTANT: push
the slide onto the main body evenly
if you press one side on harder than another, or twist the slide, the slide may
jam. You then have to remove the slide and restart with even pressure. Note also
that the first few times you engage the slide, it may feel stiff and hard to
push. This is normal and will fade over time. You may need to use a bit of force
to fully engage the slide.
To
view a video of the installation process go to www.cglockcanada.com
Read and understand the safety information before using the
CG-Lock. Never adjust the CG-Lock in a moving vehicle.
Familiarize yourself with all the CG-Lock functions before
using it.
Move the Slide to the fully forward position to turn the
CG-Lock “on” (enable”). You may need to rotate the lever down to move the
Slide forward over the knurled roller.
The slide moves backward away from the tongue to slide it off the flanges of the Main Body to disable (turn off) the lock function.
The thumb lever is spring loaded. You can momentarily release
the locking feature by moving the lever down to allow the lap belt to loosen and
to move the Slide forwards and backward.
To use the CG-Lock, move the slide all the way forward toward
the seat belt tongue until the forward detent engages. You may need to rotate
the thumb lever down slightly to move the slide to the detent over the roller.
Remember, push the slide evenly, and it may require some pressure the first few
times.
Buckle the seat belt as usual. If the belt is too short to
reach the buckle, simply rotate the thumb lever down while buckling. Rotating
the lever down lets the belt run freely through the tongue.
The next step depends on how you want to use the CG-Lock.
For performance driving or off
roading:
With the CG-Lock properly attached to the tongue as described
above, and with the tongue locked into the buckle as usual, push your hips all
the way back against the seat back. Push hard. Adjust the seat if
necessary to maintain proper spacing from the steering wheel, pedals, and other
controls. Sit up straight. Adjust the lap belt low on your waist (as close to
your legs as possible).
Place a finger of one hand on the CG-Lock Slide to manually
confirm it is in the full forward (“engaged”; “on” position) and to hold
it in place as you grasp the shoulder belt just above the CG-Lock and pull away
from the CG-Lock parallel to the lap belt to tighten. Pull the shoulder belt
hard as you push your hips back into the seat. The harder you pull, the tighter
your lap belt will be. The lap belt will stay tight until you release it.
If the lap belt becomes too tight, PULL OVER AND PARK SAFELY,
then simply rotate the thumb lever down momentarily while lifting the hip
closest to the CG-Lock, and the belt will loosen. REMEMBER TO TIGHTEN THE LAP
BELT AGAIN (REMOVE THE SLACK) OR TO REMOVE THE SLIDE BEFORE STARTING TO DRIVE
AGAIN.
To exit the vehicle, simply release the seat belt tongue in
the usual way and assist the seat belt retractor in rewinding the belt. The
weight of the CG-Lock may impede the seat belt retractor. Failure to rewind the
belt fully could result in the CG-Lock and tongue being caught in the vehicle
door when it is closed.
NOTE: Always remove the slide from the
enable (On) detent position if there is the slightest chance that someone else
will be using the seat belt with a CG-Lock installed. With the Slide removed,
the seat belt behaves as if the CG-Lock were not attached. Anyone who has not
read and understood the Use Instructions and Safety Information should not use
an enabled (functional) CG-Lock. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PREVENT SOMEONE
FROM USING THE CG-Lock in your vehicle.
If you will be driving/riding for an hour or more:
Follow the instructions provided above, except do not pull
the shoulder belt as tightly - just snug enough that you will not slide forward
in the seat. This holds your back gently against the lumbar support of the seat
and reduces the potential for back muscle fatigue.
If the lap belt becomes too tight (or if you need to reach
into a back pocket for toll money), PULL OVER AND PARK SAFELY, then simply
rotate the thumb lever down momentarily while lifting the hip closest to the
CG-Lock, and the belt will loosen. REMEMBER TO TIGHTEN THE LAP BELT AGAIN
(REMOVE THE SLACK) OR TO REMOVE THE SLIDE BEFORE STARTING TO DRIVE AGAIN.
Routine
Inspection:
One week after initial installation,
retighten the cap screws.
Prior to each use, the user is responsible for checking the
security of the CG-Lock installation and examining the seat belt for signs of
wear or other concerns. In the event that a loose fit or wear is seen or
suspected, discontinue use of the CG-Lock until the problem is corrected.
In the event that a CG-Lock is in use in a vehicle at the
time of an accident or impact, discontinue use of the CG-Lock at once. The
CG-Lock should be returned to CG-Lock Canada, Inc. for a free replacement (see
“Guarantee” and “Return Policy” on this website).