Lap-Shoulder Belt; Properly - Cadillac ATS 2014 Owner's Manual

Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 -
CRC - 5/20/13
3-16 Seats and Restraints
Wear the lap part of the belt low
and snug on the hips, just
touching the thighs. In a crash,
this applies force to the strong
pelvic bones and you would be
less likely to slide under the lap
belt. If you slid under it, the belt
would apply force on your
abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries.
Wear the shoulder belt over the
shoulder and across the chest.
These parts of the body are best
able to take belt restraining
forces. The shoulder belt locks if
there is a sudden stop or crash.
Warning
You can be seriously injured,
or even killed, by not wearing
your safety belt properly.
Never allow the lap or
shoulder belt to become
loose or twisted.
Never wear the shoulder belt
under both arms or behind
your back.
Never route the lap or
shoulder belt over an
armrest.
Black plate (16,1)

Lap-Shoulder Belt

All seating positions in the vehicle
have a lap-shoulder belt.
If you are using a rear center
seating position with a detachable
safety belt and the safety belt is
not attached, see Folding the
Seatback under Rear Seats on
page 3-11 for instructions on
reconnecting the safety belt to the
mini-buckle.
The following instructions explain
how to wear a lap-shoulder belt

properly.

1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is
adjustable, so you can sit up
straight. To see how, see Seats
in the Index.