Seat Belts - Chevrolet 4500 HD 2023 Manual

Warning
Do not drive with the seat cushion
removed. The seat would not be stable,
which could lead to an accident. You and
others could be seriously injured.
The rear seat headrests are not adjustable.
Do not use the rear seats with the headrests
removed during driving.

Seat Belts

The protection provided by seat belts might
be significantly reduced if they are not
fastened properly; in certain cases,
improperly fastened seat belts can even play
a role in causing injury to the wearer. Seat
belts must be worn not only by the driver
but also by the passenger(s) before the
vehicle starts moving. You should be fully
acquainted with the proper use of seat belts
and important points to be respected as
described in the following pages.
Familiarizing yourself with the correct use of
seat belts is essential for your safety.
Seats and Restraints
Warning
To help reduce the risk of personal injury
in collisions or sudden maneuvers, use
the seat belts following these instructions
on their proper use, maintenance, and
use with child restraint systems.
Seat belts must always be fastened
BEFORE starting to drive.
Seat belts provide full protection only
when the driver and passenger(s) fasten
them while sitting upright and fully back
on the seat.
Wearing a seat belt with the seatback
excessively reclined could be very
dangerous in a collision or sudden stop
since the occupant may slide under the
belt and be seriously injured. Seat belts
work best only when the occupant is
sitting well back and straight up in
the seat.
Be sure to insert the latch plate into the
buckle until a click is heard. An
incompletely inserted latch plate is
dangerous in the event of a collision or
sudden stop.
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