Chevrolet 1986 Corvair Owner's Manual page 27

The bucket seats are adjusted in exactly the same
manner. The seat control lever for each seat is located
beneath the outer edge of the seat (toward the door).
Underneath the seat trim are strong steel seat struc-
tures, anchored firmly to the body. The seats and
anchorages are strong enough to prevent deformation
during low-speed impacts, but are designed in such a
way that they absorb some energy by yielding to a de-
gree during certain more severe higher-speed impacts.
Seat Back Lock
Folding seat backs are equipped with seH-latching
mechanisms and release controls designed for the con-
venience of entering and exiting passengers.
The release knob is located at the lower rear of
each backrest nearest the door.
lift
the knob upward,
then push the seatback forward. The lock will latch
when the seatback returns to its upright position.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT BELTS
Suitable occupant restraints are available on all 1968
Corvairs. Worn properly, lap and shoulder belts reduce
the chances of death or serious injury in the event of
cert.ain types of accidents. Get into the habit of using
these restraints, and using them properly, every single
time you enter your car. Insist that your passengers use
them, too.
*
By using them correctly, you give the belts
a chance to help prevent injuries and perhaps even
save a life.
·Shoulder belts should not be worn by persons less thon approximately
55 inches in height.
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Lap Belts
Lap belts provide added security and comfort for
you and your passengers . Lap belts are standard equip-
ment for all seating positions on all models. Proper use
and care of these belts will assure continuance of this
security.
After the front seat has been adjusted to the satis-
faction of the driver, grasp the buckle end and the flat
metal "eye" end of your individual belt assembly and
position the belt across the pelvic area as LOW ON THE
PELVIS AS POSSIBLE. Insert the metal eye into the open
end of the buckle until an audible snap is heard. Make
sure the connection is secure and adjust the belt to a
SNUG FIT by pulling on the end of the belt protruding
from the buckle . The snug and low positions are essential
in order that the force exerted by the lap belt in a colli-
sion may be spread over the strong pelvic bone and not
across the soft abdominal area. For retractor equipped
belts, pull retractor half of the belts to a solid stop to
make sure that the belt webbing is completely unwound
from the retractor drum, then connect the belt and make
the necessary adjustments at the buckle for proper fit. To
release the belts, simply depress the release tab or button
located on the center of the buckle.
CAUTION:
Never use
the same
belt for more than
one
person
at a
time . Be sure
to
avoid:
(aJ
wearing
a
lap belt
loosely or with slack in the system; and (bJ wearing the
belt with the webbing wound around the retractor drum.