Adjusting Your Seat Belt

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Seat Belt Fit Check

If your seat belt feels uncomfortable, don’t “re-route” it behind your back or under your arm.
Instead, adjust your seat position or the shoulder-belt height. The belt only protects you when it’s worn the way it’s designed to work.

Your seat belt is one of the most important safety features in your vehicle. When worn properly, it is comfortable, reduces fatigue, and helps keep you alert and in control.

• 🪑 Sit up straight with your back firmly against the seatback.
• 🔒 The lap belt should fit snugly across your hips, not riding up on your abdomen.
• ✋ After fastening, pull the belt to remove any slack.
• 🚫 Never place the shoulder belt behind your back or under your arm.
• ↕️ If your vehicle allows shoulder-belt height adjustment, set it so the belt crosses the middle of your shoulder comfortably.

🎥 Training Video

A properly fitted seat belt should feel secure without digging in or restricting your movement. If it feels uncomfortable, adjust the seat position or belt height instead of changing how you wear the belt.

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