1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 34

Seats & Safety Beks Rear Seat Outside Passenger iPositions (CONT) 1 I The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. Andyou'd be less likely to slide under lap belt. If the you slid underit, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause 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 take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. You can be seriously hurt if / \ your shoulder belt is too . loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. 32