uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt
Fastening a Seat Belt
After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well
back in the seat:
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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.
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.
Pull out slowly.
Correct
Seated
Posture.
Never insert any foreign objects into the buckle or
retractor mechanism.
If the seat belt appears to be locked in a fully
retracted position, firmly pull out on the shoulder belt
once, then push it back in.
Then, smoothly pull it out of the retractor and fasten.
If you are unable to release the seat belt from a fully
retracted position, do not allow anyone to sit in the
seat, and take your vehicle to a dealer for repair.
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2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then
tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is
secure.
u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or
caught on anything.
Latch
Plate
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Buckle
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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 center 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 and
then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted
completely.
When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is properly
stowed so that it will not get caught in the closing
door.
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
■
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
pulling the shoulder anchor outward.
2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests
across the center of your chest and over
your shoulder.
After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder
anchor position is secure.
Pull
outward
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Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor
■
1. Pull out the seat belt’s small latch plate and
the latch plate from each holding slot in the
ceiling.
3WARNING
Using the seat belt with the detachable
anchor unfastened increases the chance of
serious injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt, make sure the
detachable anchor is correctly latched.
Latch Plate
Small 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
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
Buckle
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Advice for Pregnant Women
■
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:
• When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far
back as possible while allowing full control of the
vehicle.
Wear the shoulder belt
across the chest avoiding
the abdomen.
• When sitting in the front passenger’s 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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