1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 22

4. Push the latch plate into buckle until it clicks. the h l l up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end this section. of Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. The lap part of the belt should worn low and snug on be the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash,this applies force to thestrong pelvic bones. And you'dbe less likely to slide under the lap belt. you slid under it, the belt If This could cause would apply force at your abdomen, serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to takebelt resb.aining forces. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The safety belt locks if there'sa suddenstop or crash, or if you pullthe beltvery quickly outof the retractor. 1-15