1993 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 42

1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. When the lap belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end ofthis section. Make sure the release button on the bucklefaces upward or outward so you would beable to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to. The lap part of the belt should be worn low snug on and the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'dbe less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid underit, the belt would apply force atyour 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 safety belt locksif there's a sudden stop or a crash. 40