Lap-Shoulder BeltAll seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulderexcept for the center front passenger position(if equipped), which has a lap belt. See Lap Belton page 1-31 for more information.The following instructions explain how to wear alap-shoulder belt properly.1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you cansit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the 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 out allthe way, the child restraint locking feature maybe engaged. If this happens, let the belt go backall the way and start again.Engaging the child restraint locking feature in theright front seating position may affect the passengersensing system. See Passenger Sensing Systemon page 1-64 for more information.3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle,check if the correct buckle is being used.Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.If the belt is not long enough, see Safety BeltExtender on page 1-32.Position the release button on the buckle so thatthe safety belt could be quickly unbuckled ifnecessary.1-26
