You buckle up every day without thinking.
Click. Go.
But have you ever looked at that small, round button just above the seat belt latch — the one nestled in the plastic housing near your shoulder?
It’s not a design flaw.
It’s not decoration.
And it’s definitely not just for show.
That tiny button is one of the most underrated features in your car — and once you know what it does, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
🔍 What Is That Button Called?
It’s officially called the Seat Belt Height Adjuster Release Button — but most people just call it the seat belt slider button or shoulder anchor release.
And its job?
👉 To let you temporarily loosen the shoulder portion of your seat belt — without unbuckling.
✅ What It Does (And Why It’s Genius)
When you press that little button, the seat belt retractor releases tension, allowing the shoulder strap to slide up or down freely — usually about 6–12 inches.
This means:
