Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove
slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance of
the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size
occupants, including those in child restraints.
NOTE:
These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still
must be worn snugly and positioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the
pretensioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced
immediately.
Energy Management Feature
This vehicle has a seat belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating
positions that may help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a collision. The seat belt
system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner.
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
The seat belt in the passenger seating position is equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system. For additional information, refer to
“Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child Restraints” section of this
manual. The figure below illustrates the locking feature for each seating position.
If the passenger seating position is equipped
with an ALR and is being used for normal usage,
only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to
comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-
section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR
is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the
seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract
completely in this case and then carefully pull
out only the amount of webbing necessary to
comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-
section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle
until you hear a "click."
In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still
retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child
restraint is installed in a seating position that has a seat belt with this feature. Children 12 years
old and under should always be properly restrained in a vehicle with a rear seat.
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Location
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