Seats and Restraints; Q: What is wrong with this?- Page 59

2011 Buick Regal Owner Manual

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Seats and Restraints
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Driving and Operating
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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011

Seats and Restraints

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A:

The shoulder belt is worn under
the arm. It should be worn over
the shoulder at all times.

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WARNING

You can be seriously injured if
you wear the shoulder belt under
your arm. In a crash, your body
would move too far forward,
which would increase the chance
of head and neck injury. Also, the

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WARNING (Continued)

belt would apply too much force
to the ribs, which are not as
strong as shoulder bones. You
could also severely injure internal
organs like your liver or spleen.
The shoulder belt should go over
the shoulder and across the
chest.

Q: What is wrong with this?

A:

The belt is behind the body.

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WARNING

You can be seriously injured by
not wearing the lap-shoulder belt
properly. In a crash, you would
not be restrained by the shoulder
belt. Your body could move too
far forward increasing the chance
of head and neck injury. You
might also slide under the lap
belt. The belt force would then be
applied right on the abdomen.
That could cause serious or fatal
injuries. The shoulder belt should
go over the shoulder and across
the chest.

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  • Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Q: What is wrong with this?
  • You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. Q: What is wrong with this?