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.
The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or
a
crash.
On
convertible
models,
the safety belt
also
locks
if you
pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
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A
CAUTION:
You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder
belt
is
too
loose.
In
a
crash,
you
would move forward
too
much, which could increase injury. The
shoulder belt should
fit
against
your body.
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