1995 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 19

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips,just touching the thighs.In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd less be likely to slide underthe lap belt. If you slid under the it, belt would applyforce at your abdomen.This could cause serious or evenfatal injuries. The shoulder belt should goover the shoulder and acrossthe chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stopor crash. if Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adiuster to the height that right fop you. is To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to desired position.You can move the the adjuster up by pushing upon the bottomof the just release handle. After you move the adjusterwhere to you want it, try to move down without squeezing the it release handle to make it has lockedinto position. sure Adjust the height that the shoulder portionof the belt so is centered on your shoulder. belt shouldbe away The from your face and neck, but not falling your off shoulder. 1-11