1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 42

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants andall children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian provincesays children upto some age must be restrained whilein a vehicle. Smaller Childrenand Babies r To make the belt shorter,pull its free end as shown until the beltis snug. Buckle, position and releaseit the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. the belt isn't long If enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at end of this section. the Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned SO YOU would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint say whether it will is the right type and for yourchild. A very size young child's hip bones are so small thata regular belt might not stay on the hips, as it low should. Instead, the belt likely be over the will child9s abdomen. a crash, the belt In would apply force right on the child% abdomen, which could so, cause seriousor fatal injuries. be sure that any child small enough oneis always properly for restrained in a child or infant restraint. 1-34