1993 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 24

n Q: What's wrong with this? A,: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. I A: The shoulder belt is worn under the 1 Q: What's wrong with this?the body. Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across ann. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. ~ - II I A You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckledin the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces wouldbe there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. - You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your a . In a crash, your r m belt body would move too far forward, which would .increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply t o o much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. You could-also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. A You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't the have full width of the to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. I 23-