Seat Belts - Chevrolet 1979 Light Duty Truck Owner's Manual

Power Windows (Optional)
Power windows have an ignition interlock so the windows cannot be
operated unless the ignition switch is in the ON position. A master
control for all windows is provided at the driver's position. Individual
switches are provided under both windows for passenger use.

SEAT BELTS

To help lessen the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in
accidents or sudden stops, General Motors urges that people riding in
the vehicle be properly restrained at all times, using the seat belts
provided. This includes women who are pregnant, and children of all
ages. See following pages for use of restraints by children and pregnant
women.
Front Seat Lap-Shoulder Belt (Blazer Only)
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Close the door fully (this activates the tension reliever).
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Adjust the front seat as needed and sit up straight and well back
in the seat.
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There are a number of ways the lap-shoulder belt may be put on
easily. For example . . .
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The lap-shoulder belt may be put on using one hand by:
Holding the latch plate and P"!llling the belt as far as it will
reach across your waist
latch plate at a right angle to the webbing. At the same time
slide it up the belt by raising it toward the upper outside
corner of the windshield. (3) Finally, pull the latch plate
down across the body and push it into the buckle until it
clicks.
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One easy two-handed method is to hold the webbing just
behind the latch plate using the nearest hand. Then bring it
down across your body. While holding the webbing taut with
one hand, slide the latch plate up the belt with the other hand.
Finally, hold the latch plate and push it into the buckle until
it clicks.
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illustration). (2) Then, hold the
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