1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 43
1997 Chevrolet Lumina Manual
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force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd less be likely to slide under the belt. If you slid underit, the lap belt would applyforce at your abdomen. This could cause serious oreven fatal injuries.The shoulder belt should go over the shoulderand across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or a crash, if or if you pull the belt very quickly of the retractor. out I I /. CAULON: The lap partof the belt should be worn low andsnug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies 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. 1-29