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Essential Safety EquipmentSeat Belt SystemsWARNINGFastening the Center-Rear Seat Beltwith Only One Buckle:Fastening the center-rear seat beltwith only one buckle is dangerous. Ifonly one pair of seat belt tongue andbuckle, either tongue (A) and anchorbuckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchorbuckle (D), is fastened, the seat beltcannot provide full protection. In asudden stop or collision, the usercould slide under the belt and sufferserious injuries. Always make surethat both pairs of seat belt tongues andbuckles are fastened properly.Positioning the Shoulder Portion ofthe Seat Belt:Improper positioning of the shoulderportion of the seat belt is dangerous.Always make sure the shoulderportion of the seat belt is positionedacross your shoulder and near yourneck, but never under your arm, onyour neck, or on your upper arm.qUnfastening the Seat BeltDepress the button on the buckle.ButtonqUnfastening the Lap Portion ofthe Seat BeltInsert a small object such as a key in theanchor buckle (B) slot.(A)(B)4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snuglyfitted against your body.WARNINGPositioning the Lap Portion of theSeat Belt:The lap portion of the seat belt worntoo high is dangerous. In a collision,this would concentrate the impactforce directly on the abdominal area,causing serious injury. Wear the lapportion of the belt snugly and as lowas possible.CAUTIONAlways unfasten the lap portion of thebelt before folding the left-rearseatback. Leaving the lap portion of thebelt fastened could cause damage to theseat belt, buckle and seatback.2-17