Mercury 1996 Sable Manual page 24

If you need to shorten the belt, pull on the loose
end of the webbing until the belt fits snugly.
Unfastening the lap belts for the center front and center
rear seating positions
To unfasten the belt, push the release button on
the end of the buckle. This allows the tongue to
unlatch from the buckle.
Make sure that the lap belt is as low
around your hips as possible. Do not
wear the lap belt around your waist.
If you do not use the lap belts
properly, the risk of being injured in
a collision greatly increases.
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
For some people, the safety belt may be too
short even when it is fully extended. You can
add about eight inches (20 cm) to the belt length
with a safety belt extension assembly (part
number 611C22). Safety belt extensions are
available at no cost from your dealer.
This assembly is not for use in the wagon
rear-facing seat.
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