Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts
Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you
connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety
features. They also help to keep you from being thrown against the inside of the
vehicle, against other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat
belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full
advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.
1About Your Seat Belts
3WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases
the chance of serious injury or death in a
crash, even though your vehicle has
airbags.
In addition, seat belts help to protect you in almost every type of crash, including:
Be sure you and your passengers always
wear seat belts and wear them properly.
- frontal impacts
- side impacts
- rear impacts
- rollovers
WARNING: Seat belts are designed to bear upon the
bony structure of the body, and should be worn low
across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and
shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap section of
the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided.
WARNING: Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as
possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the
protection for which they have been designed. A
slack belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded
to the wearer.
WARNING: Belts should not be worn with straps
twisted.
WARNING: Each belt assembly must only be used by
one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a
child being carried on the occupantβs lap.
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uuSeat BeltsuAbout Your Seat Belts
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Lap/shoulder seat belts
1About Your Seat Belts
All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency
locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping
some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to
restrain your body.
Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every
crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your
risk of serious injury.
Most countries require you to wear seat belts. Take
time to familiarize with the legal requirements of the
countries in which you will drive.
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Proper use of seat belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
β’ All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position
for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduce the effectiveness of the
belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
The emergency locking retractor may lock if you lean
forward too quickly. Slower movements will allow
the belt to extend fully without locking.
β’ Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
β’ Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
β’ Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort
or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability
and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
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uuSeat BeltsuAbout Your Seat Belts
1Seat Belt Reminder
Seat Belt Reminder
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The indicator will also come on if a front passenger
does not fasten their seat belt within six seconds after
the ignition switch is turned to ON (w*1
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Front seats
Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If
the ignition switch is turned to ON (w*1
before the driverβs seat belt is fastened, the
indicator will blink. If the driver does not
fasten the belt, the indicator will remain on.
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When no one is sitting in the front passengerβs seat,
the indicator will not come on and the beeper will not
sound.
If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds with
no front passenger, or with a passenger wearing the
seat belt, something may be interfering with the
occupant detection sensor. Such as:
The beeper will also periodically sound and
the indicator will blink while driving until the
driverβs seat belt is fastened.
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Heavy items are on the seat.
A cushion is placed on the seat.
The front passenger is not sitting properly.
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Rear seats
Your vehicle also monitors rear seat belt use.
A multi-information display notifies you if any
of the rear seat belts are used.
: Latched
: Unlatched
If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The display appears when:
β’ A rear door is opened and closed.
β’ Any of the rear passengers latches or
unlatches their seat belt.
The beeper sounds if any rear passengerβs seat
belt is unlatched while driving.
To see the display:
Press the
button.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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uuSeat BeltsuAbout Your Seat Belts
1Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
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The seat belt tensioners can only operate once.
If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come
on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and
thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not
offer protection in a subsequent crash.
The front seats are equipped with automatic
seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.
The tensioners automatically tighten the front
seat belts during a moderate-to-severe frontal
collision, sometimes even if the collision is not
severe enough to inflate the front airbags.
During a moderate-to-severe side impact, the
tensioner on that side of the vehicle also activates.
1Seat Belt e-pretensioners*
Seat Belt e-pretensioners*
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If only the e-pretensioners were activated, no
components need to be replaced.
Are the motor-powered pretensioners that
start to retract the front seat belts when the
CMBS, brake assist system, or VSA system is in
operation. They may also activate when you
steer the vehicle hard, or the vehicle is
impacted. After retracted, the seat belts are
slackened to their original positions.
The e-pretensioners may not work if:
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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator is on.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator is on.
As convenient features, the e-pretensioners
slightly retract the seat belts when you latch
the seat belt buckle, depress the brake pedal
more aggressively than you normally do, or
make a sharp turn, and fully retract when you
release the seat belt buckle.
* Not available on all models
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uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt
Fastening a Seat Belt
After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well
1Fastening a Seat Belt
back in the seat:
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 210
No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat
belt or one that does not appear to be working
correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working
properly may not protect the occupant in a crash.
Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
Lap/Shoulder Belt
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1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.
Pull out slowly.
Never insert any foreign objects into the buckle or
retractor mechanism.
Correct
Seated
Posture.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then
tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is
secure.
Latch
Plate
u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or
caught on anything.
Models with adaptive cruise control
Buckle
When you or the front passenger insert the
their latch plate into the buckle, the front
seat belt retract automatically.
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uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt
3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as
possible across your hips, then pull up on
the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part
fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic
bones take the force of a crash and reduces
the chance of internal injuries.
4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to
remove any slack, then check that the belt
rests across the centre of your chest and
over your shoulder. This spreads the forces
of a crash over the strongest bones in your
upper body.
1Fastening a Seat Belt
3WARNING
Improperly positioning the seat belts can
cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Lap belt
as low as
possible
Make sure all seat belts are properly
positioned before driving.
To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then
guide the belt by hand until it has retracted
completely.
When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of
the way and will not get caught by closing the door.
1Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
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The shoulder anchor height can be adjusted to four
levels. If the belt contacts your neck, lower the height
one level at a time.
The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and shorter
occupants.
1. Move the anchor up and down while
holding the release buttons.
After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder
anchor position is secure.
2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests
across the centre of your chest and over
your shoulder.
Push
Push
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uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt
1Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor
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1. Pull out the seat beltβs small latch plate and
the latch plate from each holding slot in the
ceiling.
3WARNING
Using the seat belt with the detachable
anchor unlatched increases the chance of
serious injury or death in a crash.
Small Latch Plate
Before using the seat belt, make sure the
detachable anchor is correctly latched.
Latch Plate
To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert the latch
plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.
2. Line up the triangle marks on the small
latch plate and anchor buckle. Make sure
the seat belt is not twisted. Attach the belt
to the anchor buckle.
Small Latch Plate
Latch Plate
Anchor Buckle
3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle.
Properly fasten the seat belt the same way
you fasten the lap/shoulder seat belt.
Latch
Plate
Small Latch Plate
Buckle
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uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt
1Advice for Pregnant Women
Advice for Pregnant Women
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Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is
okay for you to drive.
If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when
driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the
belt as low as possible across the hips.
To reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your
unborn child that can be caused by an inflating front
airbag:
Wear the shoulder belt
across the chest avoiding
the abdomen.
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When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far
back as possible while allowing full control of the
vehicle.
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When sitting in the front passengerβs seat, adjust
the seat as far back as possible.
Wear the lap part of the
belt as low as possible
across the hips.
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uuSeat BeltsuSeat Belt Inspection
Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:
1Seat Belt Inspection
3WARNING
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can
result in serious injury or death if the seat
belts do not work properly when needed.
β’ Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
β’ Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily.
u If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only
use a mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make
sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.
Check your seat belts regularly and have
any problem corrected as soon as possible.
Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper
protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.
A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of
protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after
any collision.
WARNING: No modifications or additions should be
made by the user which will either prevent the seat
belt adjusting devices from operating to remove
slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly from being
adjusted to remove slack.
WARNING: It is essential to replace the entire
assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact
even if damage to the assembly is not obvious.
WARNING: Care should be taken to avoid
contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and
chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning
may safely be carried out using mild soap and water.
The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated or damaged.
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uuSeat BeltsuAnchorage Points
Anchorage Points
When replacing the seat belts, use the
anchorage points shown in the images.
The front seat has a lap/shoulder belt.
Front Seat
The rear seat has three lap/shoulder belts.
Rear Seat
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