1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 37

likely to slide under thelap belt. If youslid under it, the belt 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 bodyare best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks there's a suddenstop or a crash. if On convertible models, the safety beltalso locks if you pull the belt very quickly of the retractor. out - A CAUTION: The lap part the belt should be of worn low and snug on In the hips, just touching the thighs. a crash,this applies force to the strong pelvicbones. And you'd be less You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder is belt too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should against your body. fit 1-30