2009 GMC Savana Owner Manual

Shoulder Belt Height AdjusterThe vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for thedriver and right front passenger positions.Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt iscentered on the shoulder. The belt should be away fromthe face and neck, but not falling off of the shoulder.Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reducethe effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.To move it down, pull onthe center adjuster controllabeled PULL. You canmove the height adjusterup just by pushing upon the shoulder belt guide.Safety Belt PretensionersIf the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of thevehicle is below 8,500 lb (3 855 kg) then the vehicle hassafety belt pretensioners for the front outboardoccupants. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-18 tolocate the certification label which contains the GVWR.Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot beseen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. Theycan help tighten the safety belts during the early stagesof a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rearcrash if the threshold conditions for pretensioneractivation are met. And, if the vehicle has side impactairbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tightenthe safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event.After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try tomove it down without pushing in to make sure ithas locked into position.1-26