1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 24

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only forpeople of adult size. Be aware that there are special to know about things And safety belts -and children. there are different rules X€ for smaller children and babies.a childwill be riding in your Buick, see .the.partof this manual called "Children.'" for Follow those rules everyone's protection. First, you'll want to know whichr e s t r a t systems your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has lap-shoulder belt.The shoulder portion a of the belt has energy management loop. 'is an It designed to open andhelp protect you in certain crashes. If it opens,you will see a label on the safety belt that says to replace the belt. Be sure do so. If you don't, to the safety belt won't work properly and won't protect on you in another crash. For more information replacing in safety belts after a crash, see "Replacing Safety Belts" the Index. Here's how to wear the lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Close and 1ock.the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how;see "Seats"in tlie Index) s.0 you can sit up straight. 1-11