Chevrolet Captiva C140 Manual page 11

5. Wear the lap belt low and snug on the hips,
not the waist. This assures that in the case
of a collision, the belt applies force to the
pelvic bones and not the abdomen, help-
ing to avoid serious injuries.
6. Push the latch plate firmly into the buckle
until the mechanism clicks. Make sure you
are using the proper buckle. Be sure to
position the release button on the buckle
so you can unbuckle the safety belt quickly
if necessary.
7. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it
is secure.
SEATS AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEMS 1–7
To remove the safety belt, press the release
button on the buckle. The belt will retract
automatically. Guide the safety belt as it re-
tracts to prevent the latch plate from dam-
aging interior surfaces or injuring occupants.