1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 25

The lap part of the belt should be low and snug on worn the hips, just touching the thighs. crash,this applies In a lkely force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less If to slide under the lap belt. you slid under it, the beit This would apply force at your abdomen. could cause go serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the belt body are best able to take restraining forces. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash. if Shoulder Belt Tightness Adju: -- :nt Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment it feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjust before you begin to drive. 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out.