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.
4.
Pick up the latch plate and pull
the
belt across you.
Don’t
let
it
get twisted.
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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