1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 26

Seats di Restraint Systems 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on thebuckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn Q: What's wrong with this? ow and snug onthe hips, just touching A: The shoulderbelt is too loose. It :he thighs. In a crash, this applies force won't give nearly as much protection :o the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be this way. ess likely to slide under the lap belt. If IOU slid under it, the belt would apply orce atyour abdomen. This could :ause serious or even fatal injuries. The ihoulder belt should go over the ihoulder and across the chest. These )arts of the body are best able to take lelt restraining forces. The safety beltlocks if there's a sudden ;top ora crash. 24