1993 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 25

- -1 And you don't have to unbuckle when you get out. Just get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door. Adjust the seat (tosee how, see the Index under Seat Controls) so you can sit up straight. The lap belt should be worn as low on It's possible that an automatic belt could keep you from fully opening a door. the hips as possible. In a crash, this applies forceto the strong pelvic bones. That can happen ifthe door was slammed shut very hard. Justclose the And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt door all the way, then slowly open it. If that doesn't fix it, then your Oldsmobile would apply forceat your abdomen. needs service. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go We hope you will always keep your over the shoulder and across chest. the automatic belt buckled. However, YOU These parts of the body are best able to may need to unbuckle it in an take belt restraining forces. emergency. The safety belt locks if there's sudden a stop or a crash. 23