Suzuki 2009 Grand Vitara Owner's Manual page 44

Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 14
BEFORE DRIVING
Above the pelvis
WARNING
• Never allow persons to ride in the
cargo area of a vehicle. In the event
of an accident, there is a much
greater risk of injury for persons
who are not riding in a seat with
their seat belt securely fastened.
• Seat belts should always
adjusted as follows:
– the lap portion of the belt should
be worn low across the pelvis,
not across the waist.
– the shoulder straps should be
worn on the outside shoulder
only, and never under the arm.
– the shoulder straps should be
away from your face and neck,
but not falling off your shoulder.
(Continued)
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Across the pelvis
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WARNING
(Continued)
• Seat belts should never be worn
with the straps twisted and should
be adjusted as tightly as is com-
fortable to provide the protection
for which they have been designed.
be A slack belt will provide less pro-
tection than one which is snug.
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WARNING
(Continued)
• Pregnant women should use seat
belts, although specific recommen-
dations about driving should be
made by the woman's medical advi-
sor. Remember that the lap portion
of the belt should be worn as low
as possible across the hips, as
(Continued) shown in the diagram.
• Make sure that each seat belt
buckle is inserted into the proper
buckle catch. It is possible to cross
the buckles in the rear seat.
as low as possible
across the hips
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(Continued)
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