1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 40

Q. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child so is small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child's face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but besure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn lowand snug on the hips, just touching the child's thighs. This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash. 4 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safetybelt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn't longenough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It's free. When you go i n to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The -extenderwill be just foryou, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone else use it, and use it onlyfor the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. 39 ...