1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 43

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state the United States and every in in Canadian province says children up to some age must b restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Childran snd Pa.bies I A CAUTION: Smaller childrenand babies should always be restrained ina child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and for your child.A very size young child's hip bones so small that a are regular belt might not stay on the hips, as it low should. Instead, the belt likely beover the will child's abdomen.In a crash, the belt would apply force righton the child's abdomen, which could cause serious fatal injuries. So, be sure that or any child small enough one is always properly for restrained in a child infant restraint. or To make the belt shorter, pull its end as shown until free the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release the 'SMeway as the lap it part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at end of this section. the Make sure the release button on the bucklepositioned is so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-34