2007 Dodge Dakota Owner Manual - Page 37

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. WARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. 2 • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. • A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. And a belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren't as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a "click." • A shoulder belt placed behind will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.