1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 24

Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder The shoulder portion belt. an It of the belt has energy management loop. is designed to open and help protect you certain crashes. in If it opens, you willsee a labelon the safety belt that f says to replacethe belt. Be sureto do so. I you don't, the safetybelt won't work properly and won't protect you in another crash. more information on replacing For safety belts after crash, see "Replacing Safety Belts'' a in the Index. Here's how to wear the lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats'' in the Index) so you can sit up straight. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't letit get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle untilclicks. it Pull up on the latch plate to make surei s secure. If it the beltisn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender'' at the end this section. of on Make sure the release button the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the if safety belt quickly you ever had to. 1-13