2007 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 24

SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Question: What is wrong with this? Question: What is wrong with this? Question: What is wrong with this? 805942 805947 805951 Answer: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. WARNING You can be seriously injured if 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. Answer: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. Answer: The belt is twisted across the body. WARNING You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. 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 are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. 1-13