Safety Belt Extender - Chevrolet 1993 Astro Passenger Owner's Manual

Seats and Safety Belts
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Never do this.
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Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the
shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this
way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force
would then be applied right on the child's abdomen. That could
cause serious or fatal injuries.
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Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and
snug on the hips, just touching the child's thighs. This applies belt force to
the child's pelvic bones in a crash.
Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.
But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an
extender. It's free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will
wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just
for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let
someone else use
it,
and use
it
only for the seat
it
is made to fit. To wear it,
just attach it to the regular safety belt.
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