1998 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 16

Protecting Adults To adjust the height of a front seat belt anchor, squeeze the two release buttons and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions). Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash. Using the Lap Belt If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height. An improperly positioned seat belt can cause severe neck injuries if the belt is positioned too high, or serious chest or internal injuries if the belt is positioned too low. Insert the latch plate into the buckle marked CENTER. If the belt is too short, hold the latch plate at a right angle and pull on the plate to extend the belt. Then insert the latch plate into the buckle, and tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Driver and Passenger Safety