1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 35

n n The safety belt locks there's a sudden if stop or a crash. A CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder is belt too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should against your body. fit The lap part of the belt should worn low and snug on be thighs. In a crash,this applies the hips, just touching the 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 would apply force atyour abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go parts over the shoulder and across the chest. These of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 1-28