1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 61

n I I / - \ if The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or a cram, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. I You can be seriously hurtif your shoulder belt is 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 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 likely be to slide under thelap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These partsthe of body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 1-49