1993 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 44

... Q: What if a child is wearing a lapshoulder belt, but the child isso small that the shoulder beltis very close to the child's face neck? or A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child's face or neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat position, the one that has only a lap belt. CAUTION Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wean the belt in this way, in a.crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force would then be applied right on the child's abdomen. Thatcould cause serious or fatal injuries, Jherever the child sits, the lap portion f the belt should beworn low and snug n the hips, just touching the child's lighs. This applies belt force to the nild's pelvic bones in a crash. A I Safety Belt Extenderwill fasten If the vehicle's safety belt around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will orderyou an extender. It's free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coatyou will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. 43 m . .