1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 22

I: What's wrong with this? L: belt is buckled in the wrong The place. A You can be seriously injuredif your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. p = = You can Q: What's wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. I: What's wrong with this? ,: The belt is twisted across the body. be if A you wear the shoulder belt ullder your ann. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. In Qrwouldn't havebelt. full width of seriously by a twistedinjured a crash, you the You can be seriously injured the belt to take impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or gsk your dealer to fix it. 21