Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions- Page 109

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WARNING!

ing position to minimize the risk of se-
vere injury or death in the event of a
crash.

• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could

make your injuries in a collision much
worse. You might suffer internal injuries,
or you could even slide out of the seat
belt. Follow these instructions to wear
your seat belt safely and to keep your
passengers safe, too.

• Two people should never be belted into a

single seat belt. People belted together
can crash into one another in a collision,
hurting one another badly. Never use a
lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more
than one person, no matter what their
size.

WARNING!

• A lap belt worn too high can increase the

risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt
forces won’t be at the strong hip and
pelvic bones, but across your abdomen.

WARNING!

Always wear the lap part of your seat belt
as low as possible and keep it snug.

• A twisted seat belt may not protect you

properly. In a collision, it could even cut
into you. Be sure the seat belt is flat
against your body, without twists. If you
can’t straighten a seat belt in your ve-
hicle, take it to an authorized dealer
immediately and have it fixed.

• A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong

buckle will not protect you properly. The
lap portion could ride too high on your
body, possibly causing internal injuries.
Always buckle your seat belt into the
buckle nearest you.

• A seat belt that is too loose will not

protect you properly. In a sudden stop,
you could move too far forward, increas-
ing the possibility of injury. Wear your
seat belt snugly.

• A seat belt that is worn under your arm is

dangerous. Your body could strike the
inside surfaces of the vehicle in a colli-
sion, increasing head and neck injury. A
seat belt worn under the arm can cause

WARNING!

internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as
shoulder bones. Wear the seat belt over
your shoulder so that your strongest
bones will take the force in a collision.

• A shoulder belt placed behind you will

not protect you from injury during a
collision. You are more likely to hit your
head in a collision if you do not wear your
shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt
are meant to be used together.

• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart

in a collision and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the seat belt system
periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or
loose parts. Damaged parts must be re-
placed immediately. Do not disassemble
or modify the seat belt system. Seat belt
assemblies must be replaced after a col-
lision.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit

back and adjust the seat.

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  • 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door.
  • Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse.
  • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt.
  • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision.
  • A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly.
  • A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
  • A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly.
  • A seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous.
  • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision.
  • A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.

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