1993 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 23

Seats & Safety Belts Q: What's wrong with this? A:. The.belt buckled in the wrong i. s Q: What's wrong with this? A: The shoulder beltis worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. place. ' CAUTION ~ ~~~~~ ~ I IU CAUTION You can be seriously injured if d your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this.In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A I CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. ~ A 8 A I You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your k body would move too fr forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. 22