1994 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 21

~~ 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the . belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks. Pull up on thelatch 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 therelease button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. The lap part of the belt should be worn .ow and snug on the hips, just touching :he thighs. In a crash, thisapplies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be .ess likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, thebelt would apply force at your abdomen. This could Zause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder beltshould go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take 2elt restraining forces. The safety belt loclcs if there's a sudden stop or crash. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster You can move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right foryou. 19