1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 24

c r I, 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. 7'he lap part of the belt should be worn 1(IW and snug on the hips, just touching tlle thighs. In a crash, this applies force to tlle strong pelvic bones. And you'd be le:ss likely to slide under the lap belt. If Y ou slid under it, the belt would apply fcxce at your abdomen. This could cause stxious or even fatal injuries. The SInoulder belt should go over the shoulder a nd across the chest. These parts of the 1 blody are best able totake belt restraining fcxces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden st:op or a crash. 2: What's wrong with this? \: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. 23. .