How to Wear Safety Belts Properly; Adults; Driver Position- Page 25

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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 so you can sit up straight. To see

how, see “Seats” in the Index.

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

Don’t let it get twisted.

The lap

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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.