1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 47

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, in the law in every state in the United States and every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Sm -1er To make the belt shorter, pull its end as shown until free the belt is snug. Buckle, position and releaseit the same way as thelap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't longenough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. is Make sure the release button on the buckle positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Smaller children and babies should always be restrained ina child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint say whether it will is the right type and for yourchild. A very size so young child's hip bones are small thata regular belt might not stay on the hips, as it low should. Instead, the belt likely be over the will child's abdomen. Ina crash, thebelt would apply force righton the child's abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. be sure that So, any child small enough for one always properly is restrained ina child or infant restraint. 1-32