1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 24

@ If I'm a good driver, andnever drive far from I home, why shouldI wear safety belts? . vehicle has. vo A: We'll start with the driver position. You may be an excellent driver, but you're in an if accident -- even one that isn't your fault -- you and Driver Position your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver This part describes the driver's restraint system. doesn't protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Lap-Shoulder Belt Most accidents occur within miles (40 k ) 25 m of home. And the greatest number serious injuries of and deaths occur at speeds less than40 mph of (65 km/h). Safety belts are everyone. for How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This partis only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things know about safety to belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. a child will be riding in If your vehicle, see the part this manual called "Children." of Follow those rules for everyone's protection. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. shoulder portion The of the belt has an energy management loop. It is designed to open and help protect you in certain cras If it opens, you willsee a label on the safety belt that says to replace the belt. Be sure toso. If you don't, do the safety belt won't work properly and won't protect you in another crash. For more information on replacin safety belts after a crash, see "Replacing Safety Belts" the Index. Here's howto wear the lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat(to see how, see "Seats"in the Index) so you can sit up straight.