2007 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 23

SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. Question: What is wrong with this? Question: What is wrong with this? 810723 809246 1697414 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 would be less 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 restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. Answer: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. Answer: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. 1-12