1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 29

r 5. To make the lap part tight, pun down on the buckle end of the belt asyou pull up on the shoulder belt. worn The lap part of the belt should be Q: What's wrong with this? low and snug on the hips, just touching A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It the thighs. In a crash, this applies force won't give nearly as much protection to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be this way. less likely to slide under the lap belt.If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The You can be seriously hurt if shoulder belt should go over the your shoulder beltis too shoulder and across thechest. These loose. In a crash, you wouId move parts of the body are best able to take forward I increase too much, which could belt restraining forces. injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. 1 27