1993 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 25

Seats & Safety Belts Lap-Shoulder Belt (conrr.) The lap part of the belt should be worn The safety belt locks if there's a sudden low and snug on the hips, just touching stop or crash. the thighs. In a crash, this applies force If-youdo not wantthe lap beltto move to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be freely, push the "cinch" button. To less likely to slide underthe lap belt. If loosen the belt, unbuckleit, let it you sfid under it, the belt would apply retract, and buckle up again. force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatalinjuries. The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining.forces. Q: What's wrong with this? .A: The shoulder belt too loose. It is won't give nearly as much protection this way... You canbe seriously.hurt your shoulder belt is ,tao loose. In,a crash you would move forward too much, which could significantly increase injury. 'Thg shoulder belt should fit against your body. -if. :