2011 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab Owner's Manual - Page 68

3-26 Seats and Restraints Buckle, position, and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. Lap Belt This section is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑21. The vehicle may have a center seating position. When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑26. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.