1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 26

Seats & Safety Belts Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap belt should be wornas low on the hips as possible. In a crash, this And you don't have to unbuckle when you get out. applies force tothe strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under Just get into the vehicle. Then close and lock the door. Adjustthe seat so you can the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. sit up straight. (To see how, see the This could cause serious or even fatal Index under Seat Controls.) injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across thechest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. (CON1) It's possible thatan automatic belt could keep you from fully opening a door. That can happenif the door was slammed shut very hard. Just close the door all the way, then slowly open it. If that doesn't fix it, then your Chevrolet needs service. We hope you'll always keep your automatic belt buckled. However, you may need to unbuckle it in an emergency.