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How
to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This part is only for people
of
adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and
children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If
a
child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called
“Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll want to
know
which restraint systems your vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
Driver
Position
This
part describes the driver’s restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder
Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly.
1.
Close and lock the door.
2.
Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats”
in
the Index)
so
you
can sit
up
straight.
3.
Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let
it
get
4.
Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
twisted.
Pull up
on
the
latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt
isn’t
long enough,
see
“Safetv Belt Extender” at
the
end of
this section.
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