1996 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual - Page 42

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies(Er--?pt Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags) I To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. -Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a-lap-shoulder belt. 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 to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Smaller childrenand babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will saywhether it is the right type and size for your child.A very I young child's hip bonesare so smalllhat a regular belt might not low on the hips, as it stay should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child's abdomen.In a crash, the belt would apply force right on 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 childor infant restraint. I 1-34