
Seat Belt Extender
If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even
when the webbing is fully extended and the adjust-
able upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is
in its lowest position, an authorized dealer can pro-
vide you with a Seat Belt Extender. The Seat Belt
Extender should be used only if the existing seat
belt is not long enough. When the Seat Belt Ex-
tender is not required for a different occupant, it
must be removed.
WARNING!
• ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physi-
cally required in order to properly fit the origi-
nal seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat
Belt Extender if, when worn, the distance be-
tween the front edge of the Seat Belt Ex-
tender buckle and the center of the occu-
pant’s body is LESS than 6 inches.
• Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed
can increase the risk of serious injury or death
in a collision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender
when the lap belt is not long enough and only
use in the recommended seating positions.
WARNING!
Remove and store the Seat Belt Extender
when not needed.
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
Seat belts must be worn by all occupants including
pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of an
accident is reduced for the mother and the unborn
child if they are wearing a seat belt.
Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdo-
men and across the strong bones of the hips. Place
the shoulder belt across the chest and away from
the neck. Never place the shoulder belt behind the
back or under the arm.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front outboard 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 perfor-
mance 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 pre-
tensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced
immediately.
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