1995 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 20

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. a child will be riding If in your Pontiac, see the of this manual called part "Children." Follow those rules everyone's for protection. First, you'll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" the Index) in so you can sit up straight. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you, Don't let it.get twisted. On convertible models,the shoulder beltmay lock if you pull the belt acrossYOU very quickly, If this happas, kt the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 1-13