1994 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 30

The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. It's possible that an automatic belt could keep you from fully opening a door. That can happen door was if the slammed shut very hard. Just close the door all the way, then slowly open it. that doesn'tfix it, then your If Buick needs service. We hope you'll always keep your automatic belt buckled. However, you may need to unbuckle it in an it emergency. And you would need to unbuckle to let someone get into the center front seat position, if ,your r vehicle has one. The lap belt should be worn as low on the hips as possible. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely slide underthe to lap belt. If you slid underit, the belt would apply force or at your abdomen. This could cause serious even fatal go injuries. The shoulder belt should over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts the body are best of able to take belt restraining forces. 28