How
to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This
part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special
things
to know about safety
belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller
children and babies. If
a
child will be
riding
in
your
Chevrolet,
see
the part of
this
manual called “Children.”
Follow
those
rules for everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
Driver Position
This part describes the driver’s restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder
Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder bekHere’s how to wear it
properly.
1.
Close and lock the door.
2.
Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
so
you
can sit up straight.
3.
Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don’t let it get twisted.
The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across
you very quickly. If
this
happens, let the belt
go
back
slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you
more slowly.
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