1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 18

L 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull belt across you. the Don't let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. P l up on the latch plate to make sure is secure. If ul it the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender'' at the end of this section. Make surethe release button onthe buckle is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. worn low and snugon The lap partof the belt should be the hips, just touching the thighs.a crash,this applies In force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely If to slide under the lap belt. you slid under it, the belt This would apply force at your abdomen. could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash. 1-11