1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 26

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it issecure. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips,just touching the thighs.I a crash, this applies n force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. you slid under it, the belt If would apply force atyour abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. shoulder belt should go The over the shoulderand across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash.