1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 35

You can be serimsly hurt if your shoulder beltis too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your body. 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 the strong pelvic bones. And you'd less likely be to slide under the lap belt. you slid under it, the belt If 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 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. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. - 1-27