How
to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about
safety belts and children. And there are different rules
for smaller children and babies. If
a
child will be riding
in your Buick, see the part
of
this manual called
“Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s
protection.
First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
Driver Position
This part describes the driver’s restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it
properly.
1.
Close and lock the door.
2.
Adjust
the
seat (to see how,
see
“Seats”
in
the Index)
so
you can sit up straight.
3.
Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don’t let
it
get twisted.
4.
Push the latch plate into the buckle until
it
clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate
to
make sure
it
is secure.
If
the
belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt
Extender” at the end
of
this section.
Make sure the release button on the buckle
is
positioned
so
you
would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly
if
you ever had
to.
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