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Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function
3-point type seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. This allows
normal body movement but the retractor locks automatically during a
sudden stop, impact or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retrac-
tor.
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Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function
When securing a child restraint system on the passengers’ seats, the
three-point type seat belt must be changed over to the Automatic Lock-
ing Retractor (ALR) mode.
When the child restraint system is removed, make sure that the retractor
operates as an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR).
For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the ALR mode and re-
store it to the ELR mode, see the “Child Restraint System” section in this
chapter.
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Fastening the seat belt
CAUTION
Metallic parts of the seat belt can become very hot in a vehicle
that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn an oc-
cupant. Do not touch such hot parts.
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Too high
Take up slack
Keep as low
on hip bone
as possible
1. Adjust the seat position: