Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors

SEATS
• Be sure, also, that your belt is not too loose. A loose
belt could allow you to slide under it in an accident,
and that could bring the belt up around your abdomen.
• Do not twist the belt in the process of putting it on. A
twisted belt will not work as well to protect you.
WARNING! Always wear your seat belt low
over your pelvic bones.
• You can be killed or seriously injured if your
belt is buckled too high. In a crash, it would
apply force to your abdomen, not your pelvic
bones. This can result in death or serious
internal injuries.
• Do not drive with your seat belt loose. A
seat belt that is too loose can allow you to
fall too far forward, possibly causing head
and neck injuries, resulting in death or personal
injury. You could strike the wheel or
the windshield. Adjust your belt so that
there is no more than 1 in. (25mm) of slack.
WARNING! Do not wear the shoulder belt
under your arm or otherwise out of position.
In a crash your body would move too far forward,
increasing the chance of death or head
and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too
much force to the ribs, which are not as strong
as your shoulder bones, and could cause you
to suffer internal injuries. Wear the shoulder
belt over your shoulder (see “Safety Restraint
Belts” on page 75).
WARNING! Do not twist the belt in the process
of putting it on. A twisted belt will not work as
well to protect you. In a crash, the full width of
the belt would not be protecting you. A
twisted belt could cut into your body and
cause death or serious injuries. Straighten the
belt before buckling it. If you are unable to
wear it without twisting it, have your dealer or
service person repair it as soon as possible.
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