1994 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 31

Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions LaplShoulder Belt The positions next to thewindows havc lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up thelatch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 2. Push thelatch plate into thebuckle until it clicks. Pullup on thelatch plate to make sure it is secure. When the lap belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and startagain. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety BeZt Extender at theend 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. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, justtouching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strongpelvic bones. And you'd be less likelyto slide under the lap belt.If you slid under it, thebelt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across thechest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety beltlocks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. 29