1996 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual - Page 39

Make sure the release button the buckle is positioned on so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. n n 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, thkapplies 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 shou€derbelt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 1-31