1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 40

force to the strong pelvicbones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid underit, the belt would applyforce 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 beltlocks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if youpull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. /r\ CAUTION: The lap part of the belt should worn low andsnug on be the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies I 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 your body.