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Shoulder Portion Adjustment With Comfort Regulator

WARNING: NEVER ALLOW MORE THAN 3.8 CM (1.5 INCHES) OF SLACK TO BE INTRODUCED INTO THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM BECAUSE THE BELT LOCKS UPON IMPACT WHERE IT IS POSITIONED. WEARING THE BELT TOO LOOSE WILL NEGATE ANY REAL SAFETY PROTECTION. USE THE SHOULDER SAFETY BELT ON THE OUTSIDE SHOULDER ONLY. NEVER WEAR THE SHOULDER BELT UNDER THE ARM. NEVER SWING IT AROUND THE NECK OVER THE INSIDE SHOULDER. NEVER USE A SINGLE BELT FOR MORE THAN ONE PERSON. ENSURE THE LAP PORTION OF THE BELT IS FITTED SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE AROUND THE HIPS, NOT ON THE WAIST. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD INCREASE THE CHANCE AND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.

The shoulder restraint portion of the belt adjusts automatically to a snug position.

To relieve belt pressure on the shoulder after the belt is fastened, a shoulder harness comfort regulator has been installed in the shoulder retractor. This regulator allows adjustment of the shoulder belt to a position for a comfortable shoulder harness length.

The comfort regulator operates similar to a window shade mechanism, and is used in the following manner:
1. Close the door.
2. Pull several inches of shoulder belt away from body and release.
3. Pull down a small amount of shoulder belt and release.