20 seats and restraints – GMC 2011 Acadia User Manual

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GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011

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Seats and Restraints

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.

Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is too

loose. It will not give as
much protection this way.

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