1994 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 44

Seats & Restraint Systems Q: What if a childis wearing a lapshoulder belt, but the childis so small that the shoulder beltis very close to the child's face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would havethe restraint that belts provide. If the child is so small that theshoulder belt is still very close thechild's to face or neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat position, the one that has only a lap belt. See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. The automatic lap-shoulder belt has plenty of extra length built in, so it will fasten around almost all people. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It's free. When yougo in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.The extender will be just for you,and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to theregular safety belt. 4 Checking Your Restraint Systems Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn lowand snug on thehips, just touching the child's thighs. This applies belt force the to child's pelvicbones in a crash. 42 Now and then,make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keepa restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.