1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 22

The lap part of the belt should worn low and snug on be the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash,applies this be force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd less likely to slide under the lap belt. you slid under it,the If belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause seriousor even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across chest. the These parts of the body are best able to belt take restraining forces. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash. if On convertible models, the safety belt also locks if you of pull the belt very quickly out the retractor. 1-15