Safety Belt Care - Chevrolet Sail Hatchback Diesel Owner's Manual

Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when
your vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even if you buckle up,
your safety belts can't do their job
when the seatback is excessively
reclined. In order to gain the full
benefit of a safety belt, you must
wear it correctly and position
yourself correctly within your seat.
Warning
Wearing a safety belt improperly
could cause serious injury.
Make sure the seatback is in the
upright position.
Wear your safety belt closely against
the body. Do not wear your shoulder
belt under your arm, around your
neck, over an inside shoulder or
behind your back.
Warning
If a hard or breakable object is
between a safety belt and an
occupant, such as a ballpoint pen or
glasses in a pocket, the occupant can
be injured in the event of a collision.
Warning
Improper use of a safety belt can
cause serious injury. Do not modify
the safety belt. Do not add any device
which would affect the operation of
the safety belt.
Warning
Before you close the door, make sure
the safety belt is out of the way.
Otherwise, the belt and/or the
vehicle body could be damaged.
Seats and Restraints

Safety Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.
Warning
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It
may severely weaken them. In a
crash, they might not be able to
provide adequate protection. Clean
safety belts only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.
Warning
A crash can damage the safety belt
system in the vehicle. A damaged
safety belt system may not properly
protect the person using it, resulting
in serious injury or even death in a
crash. To help make sure the safety
belt systems are working properly
after a crash, have them inspected
and any necessary replacements
made as soon as possible.
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