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When the shoulder belt is pulled out
all
the way, it will
lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If'
the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at
the end of this section. Make
sure
the release button on the
buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.
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 of the body are best able to take belt
restraining forces.
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