When the shoulder belt
is
pulled out all
the
way,
it
will
lock.
If
it does, let it
go
back
all
the way and
start
again.
If
the belt
is
not
long
enough, see “Safety
Belt Extender” at the end
of
this
section. Make sure
the release button
on
the buckle
is
positioned
so
you
would be able to unbuckle
the
safety belt quickly
if
you ever had to.
3.
To
make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.
The lap
part
of the belt should be
worn
low and snug on
the
hips,
just touching the
thighs.
In
a
crash,
this
applies
force
to
the strong pelvic bones. And you’d
be
less likely
to slide under the lap belt.
If
you slid under
it,
the belt
would apply force at your abdomen.
This
could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go
over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the
body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
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