1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 37

You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should against your body. fit The lap part of the belt should be worn low snug on and this the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely If to slide under the lap belt. you slid under it, the belt This would apply force at your abdomen. could cause 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 belte s t r u g forces. r The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or a crash. if To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. just