1993 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 60

Wherever the childsits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low, snug below the hips, and just touching the child's thighs. applies beltforce to the This Ghild's pelvic bonesin a crash. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should useit. The automatic lap-shoulder belt has plen in, of extra length built so it will fasten around almost all people. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It's free. When go you in to order it, take the heaviest coatyou will wear,so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender w be just for you, andjust for the seatin your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someoneelse use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear just attach it it, to the regular safety belt. Here a childis sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part behind is the child. If the child wears the beltin this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force would then be applied right the on child's abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries.' Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure your belts, buckles, latch all plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Lookfor any loose parts damage. or If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doingits job, have it repaired. 59