1997 Toyota Paseo Owners Manual - Page 40

-Seat belt extender REAR SEAT BELT FOR CONVERTIBLE MODELS Rear seat belt buckles for convertible models are intended to be crossed as shown in the illustration to provide a proper fit to the occupant. Make sure to insert the seat belt tabs into the crossed buckles as shown in the illustration left. The seat belt buckle and the appropriate tab are designed to securely latch while the other seat belt tab is designed not to securely latch. Always check for secure latching by pulling on the seat belt to make sure the correct buckle and tab are latched. 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. ! 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. S Remember that the extender provided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for another person or at a different seating position than the one originally intended for. To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the "PRESS" signs on the buckle-release buttons of the extender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle-release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extender itself. When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use. ! CAUTION Make sure that both buckels are correctly located and securely latched. Make sure the correct buckle is matched with the correct tab by pulling on it firmly. Failure to properly match the buckle and tab may cause severe injury in case of an accident or a collision. 34