1994 BUICK CENTURY belt

How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This section is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about
safety belts and children. And there are different rules for
smaller children and babies.
If a child will be riding in
your Buick, see the section after this one, called
“Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll want
to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
Vehicles First Sold In Canada
Was your Buick first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it
was, a sticker
on the driver’s door will say “conforms to
all applicable Canada motor vehicle...’’ etc.) If so, then
the rest
of Part 1 does not apply to your vehicle.
To learn how to use your safety belts, please read
the
Owner’s Manual Safety Belt Supplement. It comes with
every new Buick first sold
in Canada.
Driver Position
This section describes the driver’s restraint system.
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Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
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This safety belt is called “automatic” because you don’t
have to buckle up when
you get into your vehicle. And you
don’t have to unbuckle when
you get out.
Just get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door.
Adjust the seat
(to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so
you can sit up straight.
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The lap belt should be worn as low on the hips as
possible. In a crash, this applies force
to the strong
pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely
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 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 a crash.
It’s possible that
an automatic belt could keep you from
fully opening a door. That can happen if the door was
slammed shut very hard. Just close the door all the way,
then slowly open it. If that doesn’t fix it, then your
Buick needs service.
We hope you’ll always keep your automatic belt
buckled. However,
you may need to unbuckle it in an
emergency. And you would need
to unbuckle it to let
someone get into the center front seat position,
if your
vehicle has one.
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To unbuckle the automatic belt, just push the button on
the buckle.
To reattach the automatic belt:
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" in the Index)
so you can sit up straight.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Don't
let
it get twisted.
Pull up
on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
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Q: What’s wrong with this?
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A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly
as much protection this way.
I A CAUTION:
You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is
too loose. In a crash you would move forward
too much, which could significantfy increase
injury.
The shoulder belt should fit against your
body.
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@' What's wrong with this?
A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
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What’s wrong with this?
A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should
be worn over the shoulder at all times.
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&." What's wrong with this?
A: The belt is twisted across the body.
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