Seats & Safety 6elts
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger
positions
(CONT.)
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 tne
shoulder and across the chest. These
parts of the body are best able to take
belt restraining forces.
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'he safety belt locks if there's a sudden To unlatch
the
belt, just push the button
top or a crash.
on the buckle.
CAUTIO
A You can be seriously hurt if
loose. In a crash you would move
forward too much, which could
increase injury. The shoulder belt
should fit against your body.
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your shoulder belt is too
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