1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 21

1 I I I I I The lappart of the belt should be worn low and snug on hips, just the touching the thighs. Ina crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd beless likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.This could cause serious or even fatal injuries, The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restrainingforces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. Q: What's wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. 1-12