1998 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 32

I-- To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door,be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman shouldwear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible,below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it's more likely that the fetus won't behurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as foranyone, the keyto making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. 1-25