1998 Chevrolet Prizm Owner's Manual - Page 44

Rear Seat Passengers It's very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people inthe rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. i Rear Seat Passenger Positions 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. Lap-Shoulder Belt All three rearseating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here's howto wear one properly. The shoulder beltmay lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. this happens, let the belt back If go slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until itclicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure itis secure. 1-30