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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
tight,tiltthelatchplateandpullonthelapbelt.Asnug
belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a
collision.
WARNING! (Continued)
•
Abeltthatiswornunderyourarmisverydanger-
ous.Yourbodycouldstriketheinsidesurfacesof
thevehicleinacollision,increasingheadandneck
injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause
internalinjuries.Ribsaren’tasstrongasshoulder
bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that
your strongest bones will take the force in a
collision.
Ashoulderbeltplacedbehindyouwillnotprotect
you from injury during a collision. You are more
likelytohityourheadinacollisionifyoudonot
wearyourshoulderbelt.Thelapandshoulderbelt
aremeanttobeusedtogether.
WARNING!
•
•
Alap belt worn too high can increase the risk of
injuryinacollision.Thebeltforceswon’tbeatthe
strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your ab-
domen.Alwayswearthelappartofyourseatbelt
aslowaspossibleandkeepitsnug.
Atwistedbeltcan’tdoitsjobaswell.Inacollision
it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is
straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your
vehicle,takeittoyourauthorizeddealerandhave
itfixed.
•
4.
abdomen.Toremoveslackinthelapportion,pullupa
bitontheshoulderbelt.Toloosenthelapbeltifitistoo
Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your
5.
comfortableandnotrestingonyourneck.Theretractor
willwithdrawanyslackinthebelt.
Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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