Chevrolet 2003 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual page 35

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The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very
quickly
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the retractor.
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our shoulder belt
is too loose. In
a crash, you would move
forward too much, which could increase injury.
The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this
applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be
less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it,
the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This
could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder
belt should go over the shoulder and across the
chest. These parts
o f
the body are best able to take belt
restraining forces.
The safetv
belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a
crash.
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