Lap-Shoulder BeltAll seating positions in the vehicle have alap-shoulder belt.The following instructions explain how to wear alap-shoulder belt properly.1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so youcan sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” inthe Index.2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.Do not let it get twisted.The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the beltacross you very quickly. If this happens, let the beltgo back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the beltacross you more slowly.If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulledout all the way, the child restraint locking featuremay be engaged. If this happens, let the beltgo back all the way and start again.Engaging the child restraint locking feature mayaffect the passenger sensing system. SeePassenger Sensing System on page 1-61 for moreinformation.If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt thelatch plate and keep pulling the safety belt untilit can be buckled.3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Ifyou find that the latch plate will not go fully into thebuckle, see if you are using the correct buckle.Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.If the belt is not long enough, see Safety BeltExtender on page 1-31.Position the release button on the buckle so that thesafety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster,move it to the height that is right for you. See“Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment” later in thissection for instructions on use and important safetyinformation.1-26
