1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 37

fetus is to protect the The best way to protect the mother. When a safety beltis worn properly, it'smore Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant likely thatthe fetus won't be hurt in a.crash.For women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to-making seriously injuredif they don't wear safety belts. safety belts effective wearing them properly. is S.afetyBelt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as the driver's safety belt. See "Driver Position,'" earlier in this section. When the lap portion the belt-ispulled outall the of way, it will lock. it does, let go back all the .and If it way start again. If your vehicle has center passenger position, be a sure touse the correct buckle when buckling your lap-shoulder belt.If you find that the latch plate will if not go fully into the buckle, see you are using the buckle for the. center passenger position. A pregnant woman should wearlap-shoulder belt,and a the lap portion should be ,as low as possible, below worn the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-24