Chevrolet 1993 Camaro Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 45)

Q.

What if

a

child

is

wearing a

lap-shoulder belt, but the child is

so

small that the shoulder belt is very

close to the child’s face or neck?

A:

Move the child toward the center of

the vehicle, but be sure that the

shoulder belt still

is

on

the child’s

shoulder,

so that

in

a crash the child’s

upper body would have the restraint

that belts provide.

A

A

CAUTION:

Never

do

this. Here

a

child

is

sitting

in

a

seat

that

has

a lap-shoulder belt,

but the shoulder

part

is behind the

child.

If

the child

wears

the belt in

this

way,

in

a

crash the child

might

slide under

the

belt.

The

belt’s force

would

then be applied right on

the

child’s abdomen. That could cause

serious or fatal injuries.

Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of

the belt should be worn low and snug on

the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.

This applies belt force to the child’s

pelvic bones

in

a crash.

Safety Belt Extender

If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten

around you, you should use it.

But

if

a safety belt isn’t long enough to

fasten, your dealer will order you an

extender. It’s free. When you go

in

to

order

it,

take the heaviest coat you

will

wear,

so

the extender

will

be long enough

for you. The extender will be just for you,

and just for the seat

in

your vehicle that

you

choose. Don’t let someone else use it,

and use

it

only for the seat

it

is made to

fit.

To

wear it, just attach

it

to the regular

safety belt.

Checking

Your

Restraint Systems

Now and then, make sure all your belts,

buckles, latch plates, retractors,

anchorages and reminder systems are

working properly.

Look

for any loose

parts or damage. If you see anything that

might keep a restraint system from doing

its job, have

it

repaired.

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