1993 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 42

Seats & Safety Belts Larger Children(CONT.) Never do this. b Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force would then be applied righton the child's abdomen.That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, thelap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on thehips, just touching the child's to thighs. This applies belt forcethe child's pelvic bones a crash. in Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt w l fasten i l around you, you should use it. The automatic lap-shoulder belthas plenty of extra length built in,so it will fasten around almost all people. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to an fasten, your dealer will order you extender. It'shee. When you go in to order it, take theheaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough foryou. The extenderwill be just for you, and for the seat in your just vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone else use and use it only for it, the seat itis made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. ~ '