1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 45

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes d a n t s and all children,smallerthan adult size. In fact, in the law in every statein the United States and every C n d a province says children - to some agemust be aain up restrained whilein a vehicle. en.and 3ab.ies 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt described as in "Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions" earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses. the shaulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, perform just these steps in reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges together so that youcan take themout from the guides. to Pull the guide upward expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and and clip inward and in between the seatback the interior b d y , leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed. Smaller childrenand babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for restraint will say whether itis the' the right type and for yourchild. A very size young child's hip bones are so small thata regular belt might not low on the hips, as it stay should. Instead, the belt will likelybe over the child's abdomen. In a crash, the would apply belt force righton the child's abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. be sure that So, any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint. 1-32