PART 5: SEAT AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
PB1319 (CAT. NO. 5296 ) —50— 22-01691 (R02/02)
• The shoulder portion should fit snugly across your body. It should
always be worn over the shoulder next to the door. It you put the
belt under your arm, it can’t protect you properly.
Correct (over arm) Incorrect (under arm)
• Be sure, also, that your belt is not too loose. A loose belt could
allow you to slide under it in an accident, and that could bring the
belt up around your abdomen.
WARNING! You can be seriously injured if your belt is
buckled too high. In a crash, it would apply force to
your abdomen, not your pelvic bones. This could cause
serious internal injuries. Always wear your seat belt low
over your pelvic bones.
WARNING! Wearing the shoulder belt under your arm
could lead to serious injury. In a crash your body would
move too far forward, increasing the chance of head and
neck injury. And the belt would apply too much force to
the ribs, which aren’t as strong as your shoulder bones.
You could also suffer internal injuries. Wear the shoul-
der belt over your shoulder.
WARNING! A too-loose seat belt can lead to injury in a
crash. It can allow you to fall too far forward, possibly
causing head and neck injuries. You could strike the
wheel or the windshield. Adjust your belt so that there
is no more than one inch (25 mm) of slack.
WARNING! You could be seriously injured by a twisted
belt. In a crash, the full width of the belt wouldn’t be
protecting you. And the twisted belt could cut into your
body. Straighten the belt before buckling it. If you can’t,
have your dealer or service person fix it.
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