1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 52
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Manual
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Accident statistics show that children safer if they are are restrainedin the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. 0 A Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren't buckled up canstrike other people whoare. Never do this. Here two children wearing the same belt. The are belt can't properly spread the impact forces. a In crash, thetwo children can be crushed together and seriously injured.A belt must be used by only one person a time. at @ What if a childis wearing a lap-shoulder belt, so but the child is small that the shoulder belt is very closeto the child's face neck? or Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but still be sure that the shoulder belt is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crashthe child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.the If see child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" inthe Index. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt still is very close to child's face or neck, you might the want to place the child the center seat position, in the one that has onlylap belt. a A: