Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy; Seat Belt Extender; Safety System Check - GMC CHEVROLET Equinox 2021 Owner's Manual

3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and
it lies flat. The elastic cord must be
behind the belt with the plastic guide on
the front.
4. Buckle, position, and release the seat
belt as described previously in this
section. Make sure the shoulder belt
crosses the shoulder. The belt should be
close to, but not contacting, the neck.
To remove and store the comfort guide,
squeeze the belt edges together so that the
seat belt can be removed from the guide.
Slide the guide back into its storage pocket
on the side of the seatback.

Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy

Seat belts work for everyone, including
pregnant women. Like all occupants, they
are more likely to be seriously injured if
they do not wear seat belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should
be worn as low as possible, below the
rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
The best way to protect the fetus is to
protect the mother. When a seat belt is
worn properly, it is more likely that the
fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to
making seat belts effective is wearing them
properly.
Seats and Restraints

Seat Belt Extender

If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten around
you, you should use it.
But if a seat belt is not long enough, your
dealer will order you an extender. When
you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat
you will wear, so the extender will be long
enough for you. To help avoid personal
injury, do not let someone else use it, and
use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The
extender has been designed for adults.
Never use it for securing child restraints. For
more information on the proper use and fit
of seat belt extenders see the instruction
sheet that comes with the extender.

Safety System Check

Periodically check the seat belt reminder,
seat belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped),
and seat belt anchorages to make sure they
are all in working order. Look for any other
loose or damaged seat belt system parts
that might keep a seat belt system from
performing properly. See your dealer to
have it repaired. Torn, frayed, or twisted
seat belts may not protect you in a crash.
Torn or frayed seat belts can rip apart under
impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed,
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