Shoulder Belts - Chevrolet 1971 Camaro Owner's Manual

press the push button located in the
center of the buckle.
Automatic-locking lap belt re-
tractors are provided for the added
convenience of the driver and out-
board front seat passenger on all
Camaro cars as an extra cost op-
tion. The automatic-locking re-
tractors adjust and lock the lap
belts into position automatically
after fastening.
When not in use, shoulder belts
should be secured in the special
storage convenience provision, to
reduce the danger of the metal end
striking an occupant in a sudden
stop. When storage provisions are
not provided, the loose end
mounted on the upper structure
should be .fastened to the fioor-
mounted end, and adjusted to re-
move excess· slack.
Passengers in the rear seat of a
convertible must remove any shoul-
der belts BEFORE the top is low-
ered. Rear shoulder belts require
readjustment after the top has been
either lowered or raised.
To fasten a lap belt equipped
with an automatic-locking retrac-
tor, pull the webbing across the lap
far enough to permit inserting the
fiat metal "eye" end into the buckle.
If the webbing is not initially pulled
out far enough to permit buckling,
release the webbing, allowing it to
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rewind in the retractor and release
the locking mechanism, so the web-
bing can be pulled out to the proper
length. Once the buckle is fastened,
pull the belt firmly across the lap in
the direction of the retractor to ob. ; .
tain a snug fit. The retractor will
automatically take up the excess
webbing.
Shoulder Belts - When properly
worn with a lap belt, a shoulder
belt can provide additional protec-