1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster . .:Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder beltadjuster to the height that is right for you., .. -.#!The lap part of the belt should be worn. low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash,' this appliesforce to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likelyto slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the beltwould apply force at -your abdomen. This could causeserious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should goover the 'shoulder and across the chest. These parts of thebody are best able to take belt restraining forces.The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash.To move it down, squeeze the release handle and movethe height adjuster to the desired position. You can movethe adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of therelease handle. After you move the adjudter to whereyou want it, try to move it down without squeezing therelease handle to make sure it has locked into position.