Chevrolet Beat, Manual

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35 Seats and Restraints
4. Position the shoulder belt midway
over the shoulder and across the
chest. Never place the shoulder belt
across the neck. This assures that in
the case of a collision, the belt
applies force to the shoulder bones
and keeps the impact away from
ribs or neck, helping to avoid
serious internal injuries.
5. Wear the lap belt low and snug on
the hips, not the waist. This assures
that in the case of a collision, the
belt applies force to the pelvic
bones and not the abdomen, helping
to avoid serious injuries.
6. Push the latch plate firmly into the
buckle until the mechanism clicks.
Make sure you are using the proper
buckle. Be sure to position the
release button on the buckle so you
can unbuckle the safety belt quickly
if necessary.
7. Pull up on the latch plate to make
sure it is secure.
To remove the safety belt, press the
release button on the buckle. The
belt will retract automatically.
Guide the safety belt as it retracts to
prevent the latch plate from
damaging interior surfaces or
injuring occupants.
Maintain your safety belts:
1. Periodically inspect all safety belts,
related parts, and assemblies. Have
these replaced by your CHEVROLET
retailer if any safety belts, assemblies or
related parts are damaged.
2. You must replace any safety belt or
related part that has been stretched
or damaged in an accident, even if
the stretching or damage is not
obvious or visible. Stretched belts
and damaged parts do not perform
effectively. Replacement of safety
belts must be with new belts only.
3. Chevrolet recommends replacing
the entire safety belt assembly after
your vehicle has been in a collision.
If your CHEVROLET retailer finds
that no safety belt damage has
occurred and that everything is in
proper working order, you need not
make any replacement.
4. It is dangerous to operate your
vehicle with damaged safety belts
or other parts.