1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 53

Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they needto use the safety belts properly. Children who aren't buckled upcan be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are. Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same The belt. belt can't properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, thetwo children canbe crushed together and seriously injured. belt must be used by A only one personat a time. e.' A: What if a child iswearing a lap-shoulder belt, but thechild 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 onthe child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" in the Index. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child's face orneck, you might want to place the child in the center seat position, the one that has only a lap belt. 1-46