Chevrolet 2003 Malibu Owner's Manual page 21

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the
latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle
the belt,
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt
Extender on page 1-30.
5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull 'up on the shoulder belt.
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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