1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 23

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt is adjuster to the height thatright foryou. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. a crash,this applies In force to the strong pelvic bones. you'd be less And likely to slideunder the lapbelt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder across the chest. and These partsof the body are bestable to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locksif there's a suddenstop or crash. To move it down, squeeze the release buttonand move the adjuster to the desired position. can move the You adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. Afteryou move the adjuster to where you want it, try to moveit down without squeezing the releasebutton to makesure it has locked into position. 1-15