Seat Belt Systems: Service Precautions
WARNINGS:- To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, always drive and ride with seat backs in the upright position. If the lap belt slips above the hip-bone during a collision and applies force directly to the soft areas of the abdomen, it will increase the risk of serious injury. The seat backs and the belts provide best restraint when the seat is upright, the occupant is sitting upright in the seat (not slouching), the lap belt is snug and low on the hips, the shoulder belt is snug against the chest and the knees are straight forward.
- All vehicle occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for maximum protection in the event of an accident. Ensure that the lap belt is fitted snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist. Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. never wear the shoulder belt under the arm or swing it around the neck over the inside shoulder. Never use a single belt for more than one person or across more than one seating position. Failure to follow these precautions may increase the chance and/or severity of injury in the event of an accident.
- When using any infant or child restraint system it is important to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer concerning its installation and use. According to accident statistics, properly restrained children are safer in the rear seat than in the front seat. Child restraint use is required by law.