2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 48

r 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. The lap partof 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. And you'd be less likely ..--I-.* rl^- I--,* io siicie ur-lcljer tile lap WIL. I I yuu MU UI IUCI 11, 11 It= w e l l 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 take belt restraining forces. to I,. I- 1. -,I I+ . . -,?-I . :A The safety he!t !ncks if there's a sudden stop or a crash; or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-41