Chevrolet 2002 Malibu Owner's Manual page 20

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.
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" at the end of this section.
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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