• 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.
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 latch plates and buckles work smoothly and the belts
retract easily. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may
correct the problem. Only use 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 and then follow the steps below:
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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.
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. When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt
is properly stowed so that it will not get caught in the closing door.
Improperly positioning the seat belt can cause serious injury or death in a
crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
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