Plymouth Gran Fury1976 Operator's Manual page 9

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AN ADJUSTMENT OF THE SLIDE THAT RESULTS IN
MORE SLACK THAN NECESSARY TO RELIEVE THE
TENS I ON MAY REDUCE THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
EFFECTIVENESS.
To Unfasten and Store Belts
(except on vehicles with Unibelt system)
The belts arc released by pushing th e button on the face of the
buckle. Guide the belts all t he way back into thei r retracto rs, so
that the belt stows neally. does not ca tch in the door , and is handy
for reuse.
O n two door models the
noor
mounted retractor assembly ca n be
swiveled toward the rea r of the ca r to allow eas ie r en try into the
rear seat. However, to permit the fro nt seat occupant to reach the
belt latc h plate the retractor assembly should be pushed a lilh e way
forwa rd once the rear scat is occupied.
Front and Rear Lap Belts (all models)
The center front and rear seating positions arc equipped with lap
belts only. (Rear seat shou lder belts are avai lab le at your dealer).
The lap belts should be worn w ith the upper edge of the belt drawn
across the thighs and snug aga in st the hips. To lengthen t he belt. tilt
the latch p late re lative to (he webbing and pull to the desired length.
To reduce the risk of s liding under the belt in a collision. it shou ld
be adjusted as tight as comfort will allow WH I LE SITTING
WELL BACK AND ERECT IN THE SEAT.
The outboard rear sea t positions (except 3rd seat o n stat ion
wagons) a re equipped with automatic locking retracto rs. Withdraw
t he belt from the retractor in a co nt inuous motion, forward and
upward away from t he seat, until the be lt is extended as far as
possible. Bling the belt ac ro ss the body and insert the latch plate in
the buck le until a c lick is heard. Tighten the belt by pull ing t he
webbi ng back toward. a nd into, the retractor unti l the be lt fits
snugly on the hips.
Never lise the same lap belt on more than one person at a time.