1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 29

belt would applyforce at your abdomen. This 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 belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there'sa sudden stop or crash. er n-It Tig"'--;s Adjus'-en Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjust it before you begin to drive. 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out. The lappart of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'dbe less likely to slide under thelap belt. If you slid under it, the