1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 53
1998 Pontiac Firebird Manual
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@ What if a child is wearing lap-shoulder belt, a but the child is small that the shoulder belt is so very close to the child'sface or neck? Move the child towardthe center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still on the child's is shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. I A CAUTION: Here a child is sitting in seat that has a a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder is behind part the child.If the child wears the belt in way, in this a crash the child might slide the belt. The under belt's force would then be applied right on the child's abdomen.That could cause serious or fatal injuries. I I A: Wherever the child sits, the portion of the belt lap should be worn low and snug on the hips, touching just the child's thighs.This applies beltforce to the child's pelvic bones in a crash. 1-46