2-22 Seats and RestraintsLap-Shoulder BeltAll seating positions in the vehiclehave a lap-shoulder belt.The following instructions explainhow to wear a lap-shoulder beltproperly.1. Adjust the seat, if the seat isadjustable, so you can sit upstraight. To see how, see “Seats”in the Index.2. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe belt across you. Do not let itget twisted.The lap-shoulder belt may lock ifyou pull the belt across you veryquickly. If this happens, let thebelt go back slightly to unlock it.Then pull the belt across youmore slowly.If the shoulder portion of apassenger belt is pulled outall the way, the child restraintlocking feature may be engaged.If this happens, let the belt goback all the way and start again.3. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks.Pull up on the latch plate tomake sure it is secure. If the beltis not long enough, see SafetyBelt Extender on page 2‑26.Position the release button onthe buckle so that the safety beltcould be quickly unbuckled ifnecessary.4. If equipped with a shoulder beltheight adjuster, move it to theheight that is right for you.See “Shoulder Belt HeightAdjustment” later in this sectionfor instructions on use andimportant safety information.5. To make the lap part tight, pullup on the shoulder belt.It may be necessary to pullstitching on the safety beltthrough the latch plate to fullytighten the lap belt on smalleroccupants.
