1996 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 28

Make surethe release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. 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 strong pelvic bones. the And you'd be lesslikely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply forceat your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder should go over the shoulder and across the belt chest. Theseparts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop ora crash. 1-16