Seats and Restraints
2-13
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly
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
infants. If a child will be riding in the
vehicle, see
Older Children on
page 2
‑
41
or
Infants and Young
Children on page 2
‑
43
. Follow
those rules for everyone's
protection.
It is very important for all occupants
to buckle up. Statistics show that
unbelted people are hurt more often
in crashes than those who are
wearing safety belts.
Occupants who are not buckled up
can be thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash. And they can strike others in
the vehicle who are wearing safety
belts.
First, before you or your
passenger(s) wear a safety belt,
there is important information you
should know.
Sit up straight and always keep your
feet on the floor in front of you. 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
on 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 shoulder belt locks if there is a
sudden stop or crash.
Summary of Contents for GMC 2010 Terrain Navigation System
Page 6: ...vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...
Page 26: ...1 20 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES ...
Page 88: ...2 62 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES ...
Page 95: ...Instruments and Controls 4 3 2 NOTES ...
Page 96: ...4 4 Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview ...
Page 104: ...4 12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster United States Version Shown Canada Similar ...
Page 280: ...9 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2 4L L4 Engine ...
Page 282: ...9 8 Vehicle Care 3 0L V6 Engine ...
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Page 382: ...11 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 4L L4 Engine 3 0L V6 Engine ...