1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE Owners Manual

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Wzy Sufety Belts Work
Eke the simplest
velicle. Suppose it's
just a seat on wheels.
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Then stop the vehicle.
The rider doesn't stop.
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The person keeps
something.
In a real vehicle. it
could be the
windshield
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b wing until stopped by
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or the instrument
pancl ...
or the safety belts!
With safety belts, you slow dow~ as the vehiclc does. YXI get more time to
stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the
forces. That's why safety belts make such good scnsc.

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Adults
DRIVER POSITION
Lay-Shoulder Belt

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plate
and pull the
belt across
you.
Don't let it get
twisted.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. 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 to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
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The lap part of the belt should be worn low arld snug or1 the hips, just
touching the thighs.
In a crash, this applies force to the strong pel&
bones. And
vou'Ld be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid
under it, the%elt would app1y"forcc at your abdomen. This c&d 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 01- crash.
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