How to Wear Safety Belts Properly; Adults; Driver Position- Page 24

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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Adults

This part is only for people of adult size.

Be aware that there are special things to know 
about safety belts and children. And there are 
different rules for smaller children and babies. If a 
child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this
manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for
everyone’s protection.

First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.

We’ll start with the driver position.

Driver Position

This part describes the driver’s restraint system.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

The driver has a lap

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shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear 

it properly.

1. Close and lock the door.

2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)

so you can sit up straight.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.

Don’t let it get twisted.

The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across
you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back
slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you
more slowly.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.