Chevrolet 2004 Malibu Owner's Manual page 23

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the
5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
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 is not long enough, see Safety Belt
Extender on page 1-30.
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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