1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 46

Accident statistics show thatchildren are safer if they are restrained inthe rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash; Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are. I I Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can't properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be usedby only oneperson at a time. &.' A: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child's face or neck? 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.