1997 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 39

Rear Seat Passengers It's very important for rearseat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can bethrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who arewearing safety belts. Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear one properly. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. On four-door models, the shoulder belt may lockif you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 1-28