1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 26

up on tne latcn plate to maKe sure I t 1s secure. IT the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. YUII 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. force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious oreven 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. Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment Your car has a shoulderbelt tightness adjustment feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjust it before you begin to drive. I . Sit well back in the sear. 2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash,this applies 1-14