Suzuki SWIFT 2022 Series Owner's Manual page 50

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
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.
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• 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.
always be A slack belt will provide less pro-
tection than a snug belt.
• Check that seat belt latch plate
(tongue) is inserted into the proper
buckle especially in the rear seats.
It is not possible to insert into the
wrong buckles in the rear seats.
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Across the pelvis
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WARNING
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BEFORE DRIVING
as low as possible
across the hips
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
shown in the illustration.
• Do not fasten your seat belt over
hard or breakable objects in your
pockets or on your clothing. If an
accident occurs, objects such as
glasses, pens, etc. under the seat
belt can cause injury.
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