Cadillac 1975 Owner's Manual page 14

retractor to release lock mechanism, so
belt can be pulled out to the proper
length.
• Position "lap" portion of belt across lap
as LOW ON HIPS as possible. To reduce
the risk of sliding under belt during an
accident, adjust to a SNUG FIT by pulling
belt firmly across lap in direction of lap
belt retractor so it can take up slack. The
belt retractors are designed to automati¬
cally take up excess webbing. Fig. 1-17.
^CAUTION: A snug fit and a low lap belli
| position are essential to lessen the chance |
of injury in the event of an accident be-|
cause this spreads the force exerted by the I
lap belt in a collision over the strong hip I
bone structure rather than across the soft!
| abdominal area. To help lessen the chance |
of injury in the event of an accident: never |
use the same belt for more than one per-'
son at a time; avoid wearing belts in a |
twisted condition; and do not allow belts |
| or hardware to become pinched between l
the seat structural (metallic) members or j
in the door.
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Belt restraint buckles are located close to
the seat to provide shoulder belt attaching
FIG. 1-17:SNUG-LOW LAP BELT POSITION
points that reduce the tendency of shoulder
belts to pull the lap belt upward into the soft
abdominal area in the event of frontal impact.
• The front seat shoulder belts in this vehi¬
cle are equipped with a "vehicle sensi¬
tive retractor" which is designed to grip
the belt only during a sudden stop or
impact. At other times it is designed to
move freely with the occupant.
• For best restraint the slight tension on the
shoulder caused by the shoulder belt re¬
tractor is desirable.
• A comfort clip is provided for those who
find the shoulder belt tension a source of
FIG. 1-18: SHOULDER BELT COMFORT CLIP
discomfort. If the shoulder belt tension-
becomes uncomfortable, pull down on
the shoulder belt to provide the least
amount of slack necessary to relieve ten¬
sion (not more than one inch) then push
the comfort clip snugly against the guide
loop. Fig. 1-18.
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j CAUTION: Excessive slack could result in |
| increased personal injury due to reduced *
| restraint system effectiveness.
• To unfasten belts, depress push button in
center of buckle.