1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 31

Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. bAU I I U l V A I You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly,or ask your dealer to fix it. To unlatch the belt, justpush the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, sure the be belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Satety BeltUse During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lapshoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it'smore likely that the fetus won't be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.