1997 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 44

You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should against your body. fit The lap part of the belt should worn low and snugon be the hips,just touching the thighs. In a crash, applies this force to the strong pelvic bones. you'd be less likely And to slide under thelap belt. If you slid under it,the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These of the parts body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.