1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 18

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. a crash,this applies In force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be likely less to slide under the lap belt. you slid under it, the belt If 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 parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash. if Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin todrive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, squeezethe release handle and move the height adjuster to the desired position. can move You the adjusterup just by pushing upon the bottom of the release handle. After you move the adjuster to where you wantit, t y to moveit down without squeezing the r release handle make sure it has locked into position. to Adjust the height that the shoulder portion the belt is so of centered onyour shoulder. The belt should away fkom be your face and neck, but not fallingoff your shailder. 1-11