1993 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 32

Here's How to Wear One Properly: 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull it across you. Don't let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate the buckle into until it clicks. al l When the lap belt is pulled outthe way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back a l the way and start again. l If the belt is not long enough,see the Index under Safet-r Belt fitender. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upwardor outward so you to if would be able unbuckle it quickly you ever had to. a sudden The lap part the belt should worn The safety belt locks if there's of be stop or a crash. low and snug onthe hips,just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be I CAUTION less likelyto slide under the lap belt. If You can be seriously hurt if you slid underit, the belt would apply your shoulder belt is too force at your abdomen.This could cause loose. In a crash you would move t l serious or even ka iniuries. The forward too much, which could shoulder belt should g6 over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. A 31