1997 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 29

3. Pick up the latch plate pull the beltacross you. and Don't let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate intothe buckle until it clicks. Be sure to use correct buckle when buckling your the lap-shoulder belt.If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, if you are using the see buckle for the center passenger position. P l up on the latch plate to make sure secure.If ul it is the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender'' at theend of this section. Make sure the release button on buckle is the positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly you ever had to. if The lap part the belt should be worn low and snug on of the hips, touching the thighs. a crash, this applies just In force to the strong pelvic bones. you'd beless likely And to slide under the lap belt.you slid under it, the belt If would apply force at your abdomen. could cause This 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. if or The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop crash. 1-14