Chevrolet 2010 Equinox Automobile User Manual


 
2-14 Seats and Restraints
Q: What is wrong with this?
A: The lap belt is too loose. It will
not give nearly as much
protection this way.
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WARNING
You can be seriously hurt if your
lap belt is too loose. In a crash,
you could slide under the lap
belt and apply force on your
abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The
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WARNING (Continued)
lap belt should be worn low and
snug on the hips, just touching
the thighs.
Q: What is wrong with this?
A: The belt is buckled in the wrong
buckle.
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WARNING
You can be seriously injured if
your belt is buckled in the wrong
place like this. In a crash, the belt
would go up over your abdomen.
The belt forces would be there,
not on the pelvic bones. This
could cause serious internal
injuries. Always buckle your belt
into the buckle nearest you.