1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 32
1998 Pontiac Sunfire Manual
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (&Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. The lap part of the belt shouldbe worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies And you'd be less likely force to the strong pelvic bones. to slide under the lap belt. 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 over the shoulderand across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's asudden stop or crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. To move it down, squeeze the release button and move the adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. 1-16