3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Do not 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 is not long enough, see
Safety Belt
Extender on page 1-34.
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.
The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this
applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would
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 is a sudden stop or crash,
or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
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Summary of Contents for 2004 Astro
Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle v ...
Page 6: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Cargo Van Passenger Van vi ...
Page 21: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 15 ...
Page 78: ... NOTES 1 72 ...
Page 120: ... NOTES 2 42 ...
Page 122: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 2 ...
Page 226: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood this is what you will see 5 12 ...
Page 319: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 5 105 ...
Page 320: ... NOTES 5 106 ...
Page 353: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 33 ...
Page 354: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 34 ...