1994 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 32

1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" in the Index) so you can sit UP straight. 3. Pick up the latchplate and pull the belt across you. (On some models, you may hear a clicking sound as the belt is pulled out. The clicking sound is the shoulder belt tension feature operating properly.) Don't let the belt get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. The lap part the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just of touching the thighs. In a crash,this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt.If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. Theseparts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safetybelt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash.