1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 72

Accident statistics show that children safer if they are are restrained in the rear But they need to the seat. use safety belts properly. Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are. Here two children are wearing the same The belt. belt can't properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, thetwo children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one personat a time. &.. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, belt but thechild is so small that the shoulder is very close to thechild's face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center the vehicle, but of be sure thatthe shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.the If child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides'' in the Index. If the child is small that the shoulder belt still so is very close to the child's or neck, you might face want to place the child the center seat position, in the one that has only a belt. lap 1-62