1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 45

You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder beltis too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against pour body. The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. a crash, this applies In force to the strong pelvic bones. you'd be less likely And to slide under the lap belt. you slid under it, the belt If would apply force 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 the of body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly oul of the retractor. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-30