1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 42

3. TQmake the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull,.up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong peIvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at YOIN abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and ~ C ~ Q the chest. These parts of the S S body are best able to take beltrestraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. ...-...