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ADJUSTING SHOULDER BELT
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• To completely rest ow the shoulder belt
remove the belt knob from the keyhole
(tilting knob as necessary). Then renow be
along roof rail
When not in use,
all loose
lap and shoulder belts
should be secured to reduce the danger of the
metal ends striking an occupant in an accident.
When special stowage provisions are not provided,
On convertible models front seat shoulder belts (if
so equipped) are stowed by inserting the shoulder
belt end into the retainer located on the lower
front edge of the rear seat cushion. Push down
until the knob snaps securely into position.
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SHOULDER BELT STOWAGE
only be completed before fastening the lap
belt.) Tilt the knob, as necessary, to pass it
through the slot. Pull the knob firmly up·
ward to seat it at the narrow end of the key-
hole, then fasten the lap belt.
• Shoulder belts are lengthened and shortened
in the same manner as center seat lap belts.
• Shoulder belt should have sufficient slack to
insert a fist's width between your chest and
the belt. This can be checked by inserting a
clenched fist between the belt and your chest
with thumb against chest and back of hand
facing upward.
• When not in use, the shoulder belt may be
stowed by leaving it a"ached to the lap belt
and allowing the lap belt to rewind into its
retractor. Take up remaining slack using the
shoulder belt adjustment feature.
CAUTION: To lessen the chance of Injury in
the event of an accident, a shoulder belt must
not be worn without a lap belt or under the
arm.
• To fasten the shoulder belt, unstow it and
place the knob on the shoulder belt end in
the keyhole on the lap belt latch plate. (The
latch is designed so that this attachment can
If seat belt system or reminder system does not
work as described, see your dealer for information
and assistance.
SHOUlOER BElTS
Shoulder belts are standard equipment for driver
and front seat passenger on all models except the
convertible. They are also available on the con-
vertible, and as a dealer installed item for rear seats
on all models.
• When properly worn with a lap belt, a
shoulder belt can provide important addi-
tional protection against impact w;th the car
interior by restraining forward motion of the
upper torso in a collision. This is particularly
true in the case of a frontal impact, which is
the most frequent type of accident.
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