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SAFeTy
SAFeTy
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injury or
death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them
properly.
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Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:
•
Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
•
Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. 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.
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.
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if
the seat belts do not work properly when needed.
Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as
possible.
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Fastening a Seat Belt
Adjust your seat to the proper position (
see page 38
), and then follow the below steps.
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is secure. Make sure that
the belt is not twisted or caught on anything.
On models with CMBS
TM
, the front seat belts retract
automatically.
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 make sure 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.
To release the belt, push the red PRESS button
then guide the belt by hand until it has
retracted completely.
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and shorter
occupants.
1. Move the anchor up and down while holding the release
button.
2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests across the
center of your chest and over your shoulder.
Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a
crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
Pull out
slowly.
Lap belt
as low as
possible
Latch
plate
Buckle
Pull out
slowly.
Lap belt
as low as
possible
Latch
plate
Buckle
Pull out
slowly.
Lap belt
as low as
possible
Latch
plate
Buckle
Push
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