1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 26

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle untilclicks. it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. 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 be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly you ever had to. if I The lap part the belt should be worn low and snug on of the hips, just touching the thighs.a crash, this applies In 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 at your abdomen. could cause This 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. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down the buckle on on end of the belt as you pull up the shoulder belt. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash, or if if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.