1997 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 37

! CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause severe injures in a collision. ! CAUTION S High-positioned lap belts and loose-fitting belts both could cause severe injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible. S For your safety, do not place the shoulder belt under your arm. Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips-not your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate. 31