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Seat Belts

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About Your Seat Belts

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Proper use of seat belts

Follow these guidelines for proper use:

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All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position 
for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduce the effectiveness of the 
belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

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Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or 
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.

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Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very 
seriously injured in a crash.

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Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort 
or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability 
and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

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About Your Seat Belts

If a front or rear seat passenger moves around and 
extends the seat belt, the lockable retractor may 
activate. If this happens, release the retractor by 
unfastening the seat belt and allow the belt to retract 
completely. Then, refasten the belt.