1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 21

Seats and Restraint Systems L &e ,, , " & I 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the . belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the endof this section. Make sure the release button onthe buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. I'L->To make the lap part tight, pull down 5. on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn ow and snug on the hips, just touching he thighs. In a crash, this applies force to he strong pelvic bones. And you'd be ess likely to slide under the lap belt. If rou slid under it, the belt would apply orce at your abdomen. This could cause ;erious or even fatal injuries. The Ihoulder belt should go over the shoulder parts of the tnd across the chest. These lady are best able to take belt restraining .orces. The safety belt locks there's a sudden if ;top or crash. ...20