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GEM Owner’s Manual - Page 37
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
6. To release the belt, push the red button on the latch. If necessary,
slide the buckle down the webbing to allow it to retract fully.
WARNING!
• A belt that is buckled into the wrong latch will not func-
tion or protect you properly. The lap portion of the safety
belt could ride too high on your body, possibly causing
internal injuries. Always buckle your safety belt into the
latch nearest you.
• A safety belt that is too loose will not function prop-
erly. In a sudden stop, you could jerk too far forward,
increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your safety
belt snugly.
• A belt that is positioned under your arm is very danger-
ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the
vehicle in a collision, increasing the possibility of injury.
A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries.
Wear the belt over your shoulder.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you
from injury during a collision. The lap and shoulder belts
are to be used together.
