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How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly
Adults
This part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to h o w about
safety belts and children. And there are different rules
for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding
in your Pontiac, see the part of this manual called
"Children." Follow those rules for ev'eryone's
protection.
First, you'll want to know which restraint systems
your vehicle has.
We'll start with the driver position.
Driver Position
This part describes the driver's restra .int system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. H
it properly.
1. Close
and lock the door.
ere's how to wear
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" in the Index)
so you can sit up straight.
3.
4.
Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don't let it get twisted.
The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across
you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back
slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you
more slowly.
Push the latch plate into the buckle until it 'clicks.
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