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Essential Safety Equipment

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3. Insert the tongue into the buckle clos-

est to the direction the tongue is com-
ing from until you hear a click.

4. Pull slightly to ensure a proper con-

nection.

WARNING

Positioning the Shoulder Portion of
the Seat Belt:
Improper positioning of the shoulder
portion of the seat belt is dangerous.
An improperly positioned belt will
provide little or no protection in
a collision. Always make sure the
shoulder portion of the seat belt is
positioned across your shoulder and
near your neck, but never under
your arm, on your neck, or on your
upper arm.

WARNING

Positioning the Lap Portion of the
Seat Belt:
The lap portion of the seat belt worn
too high can be dangerous. In a col-
lision, this would concentrate the
impact force directly on the abdom-
inal area, causing serious injury.
Wear the lap belt snugly and as low
as possible.