1997 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Page 27

-Seat belt extender If your seat belt cannot be fastened securely because it is not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge. Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper required length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer. Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position. To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips−not on your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit. To release the belt, press the buckle− release button. ! CAUTION When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to follow these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle accident, increasing the chance of personal injury. S Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it. ! CAUTION High−positioned and loose−fitting lap belts could increase the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during a an accident or other unintended results. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on your hip bone as possible. 27