1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 20

Safety Belts: They're for Everyone If the seatbackisn't locked, it could move forward ina sudden stopor crash. That could cause injury tothe person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatbackto be sure it locked. is This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or airbag system. U 5. Check to see that you have put the seats into the proper location, according to the label on each seat. If not, the seats may not latch properly, and your passengers may not have the proper safety belt. Don't let anyone ride where he or she can't wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured orkilled. In the same crash, you might not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too.