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of a collision, the belt applies force to
the shoulder bones and keeps the im-
pact away from ribs or neck, helping to
avoid serious internal injuries.
5. Wear the lap belt low and snug on the
hips, not the waist. This assures that
in the case of a collision, the belt ap-
plies force to the pelvic bones and not
the abdomen, helping to avoid serious
injuries.
6. Push the latch plate firmly into the
buckle until the mechanism clicks.
Make sure you are using the proper
buckle. Be sure to position the release
button on the buckle so you can un-
buckle the safety belt quickly if neces-
sary.
7. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure
it is secure.
To remove the safety belt, press the re-
lease button on the buckle. The belt will
retract automatically. Guide the safety
belt as it retracts to prevent the latch
plate from damaging interior surfaces or
injuring occupants.
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SEATS AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEMS 2–7
Maintain your safety belts:
1. Periodically inspect all safety belts, re-
lated parts, and assemblies. Have these
replaced by your CHEVROLET retailer
if any safety belts, assemblies or related
parts are damaged.
2. You must replace any safety belt or re-
lated part that has been stretched or
damaged in an accident, even if the
stretching or damage is not obvious or
visible. Stretched belts and damaged
parts do not perform effectively. Re-
placement of safety belts must be with
new belts only.
3. CHEVROLET recommends replacing
the entire safety belt assembly after
your vehicle has been in a collision. If
your CHEVROLET retailer finds that no
safety belt damage has occurred and
that everything is in proper working
order, you need not make any replace-
ment.
4. It is dangerous to operate your vehicle
with damaged safety belts or other
parts.
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