2007 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 22

SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Question: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Answer: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident - even one that is not your fault - you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1) Close and lock the door. 2) Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see "Seats" in the Index. in this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5) Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. Refer to "Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment" in this section. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, refer to "Older Children" or "Infants and Young Children" in this section. Follow those rules for everyone's protection. First, you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We will start with the driver position. 1378723 3) Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4) Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, refer to "Safety Belt Extender" 1378907 6) To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 1-11