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Correct Routing of the Seat Belts
Ensure the seat belt is correctly
positionedonthebody,nevercross
the neck or abdomen, never pass
the seat belt behind the back or
under the arms.
When wearing seat belts, the lap belt section
should be positioned as low as possible across
your hips, never across the abdomen. In the
event of a collision, the lap belt can apply a
force on the hips and reduce the possibility
of you slipping under the lap belt. If you slip
under the lap belt, the belt will apply force on
your abdomen, which may cause serious or
fatal injuries. The diagonal section of the belt
should cross the middle of the shoulder and
the chest. In the event of emergency braking
or collision, the diagonal section of the belt
will be locked.
To ensure that the seat belts always provide
maximum protection, ensure the belt is flat,
not loose and contacts the body.
Seat Belts Use during Pregnancy
Wearing correctly positioned seat belts will
provide protection for both mother and
unborn child in the event of a collision or
emergency braking.
The diagonal section of the seat belt should
pass across the chest as normal, the lap
section of the belt should pass below the
belly, low and snug on the hip bones. NEVER
position the belt on or above the belly.
Please consult your physician for further
details.
Seats & Restraints