1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 40

likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would applyforce 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 restraining forces. The safety belt locksif there's a sudden stop or a crash. On four-door models, the safety belt locks if you also pull the belt very quickly out ofthe retractor. A CAUTION: The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less You can be serious1 hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your body. 1-28