52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front
seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles
equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and
pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing
as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your
lap.
Pulling Out The Latch Plate
3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a "click."
Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle
4. Position the lap belt snug and lies low across your
hips, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap
belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen
the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull