1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 41

You can be seriously hurt your shoulder belt if is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The fit shoulder belt should against yourbody. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid 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 body are best able to take belt restraining forces. ~~ The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stopor a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.