1997 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 26

4. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it issecure. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. The lap part the belt should be worn low and snug on of the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slideunder the lapbelt. 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 overthe shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash. Lap Belt Cinch Feature If you do notwant the lap belt to move freely, pull the lap belt out all the way to set the lock. To permit the lap belt to move freely again,unbuckle the belt, let it retract all the way, and buckle up again. 1-13