Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy; Lap Belt - Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 2023 Manual

When the passenger's seat belt is fully
taken up (or not pulled out), check that the
stopper is holding the belt in a fully taut
state.
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) Function
The three-point seat belts are provided with
an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
function.
The ELR normally allows the seat belt to
move in and out freely as the occupant
moves. However, it locks the seat belt to
restrain the occupant when a forward force
resulting from a collision or sudden stop
acts on the occupant.
The ELR also locks the seat belt when the
belt is pulled out quickly. If this happens,
allow it to retract once and then pull it out
slowly.

Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy

Warning
Unless the seat belt is correctly worn, it
may dig into the abdomen in the event
of hard braking or a collision, harming
Warning (Continued)
not only the expectant mother but also
the unborn child, putting them both in
danger of serious injuries or death.
An expectant mother or a person who is ill
riding in the vehicle must also wear a seat
belt. In light of the risk that the seat belt
will apply pressure to the abdomen, chest
and shoulders in the event of a collision,
however, an expectant mother or person
who is ill should get advice from a physician
beforehand.
An expectant mother should use a
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three-point seat belt.
Seats and Restraints
An expectant mother should position the
lap belt snugly as low as possible on the
hips (not across the abdomen). Also, she
should fasten the shoulder belt so it rests
on her chest, not on her abdomen.

Lap Belt

The center seat lap belt has no retractor,
but should be positioned, worn, and
released as described below.
To Fasten:
1. Sit on the seat in the correct position.
2. Pull out the latch plate side of the belt a
little longer than necessary. Placing the
latch plate at right angles with the belt
makes this easier.
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