2003 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 30
2003 Buick Park Avenue Manual
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I I I 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. 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'd be less likely tn p l ; r l n LU l t n r l n r u ~ I I U C I llucll tha 10- hnlt L I I ~ IUp UGIL. 1 1 If t n a ~ m ywu J l l u UIIUGI 11, n l ; A nwmAr.v ;+ +hA L-i+ 11 I G UGil would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulderand across the chest. These parts of the body are best able take belt restraining forces. to The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-23