Suzuki GRAND VITARA 2008, Owner'S Manual

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BEFORE DRIVING
78KS0-37E
Lap-Shoulder Belt
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
The lap-shoulder belt has an emergency
locking retractor (ELR), which is designed
to lock the seat belt only during a sudden
stop or impact. It also may lock if you pull
the belt across your body very quickly. If
this happens, let the belt go back to unlock
it, then pull the belt across your body more
slowly.
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
The rear outboard lap-shoulder belts have
emergency locking retractors (ELRs) that
can be temporarily converted to function
as automatic locking retractors (ALRs).
The ALR mode should be used if you need
to secure a child restraint system in the
seat. Refer to the “Child Restraint Sys-
tems” in this section for details.
WARNING
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• Never use the same seat belt on
more than one occupant and never
attach a seat belt over an infant or
child being held on an occupant’s
lap. Such seat belt use could cause
serious injury in the event of an
accident.
• Periodically inspect seat belt
assemblies for excessive wear and
damage. Seat belts should be
replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated, or damaged
in any way. It is essential to replace
the entire seat belt assembly after it
has been worn in a severe impact,
even if damage to the assembly is
not obvious.
• Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in the rear
seat.
• Infants and small children should
never be transported unless they
are properly restrained. Restraint
systems for infants and small chil-
dren can be purchased locally and
should be used. Make sure that the
system you purchase meets appli-
cable safety standards. Read and
follow all the directions provided by
the manufacturer.
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WARNING
(Continued)
• Avoid contamination of seat belt
webbing by polishes, oils, chemi-
cals, and particularly battery acid.
Cleaning may safely be carried out
using mild soap and water.
• For children, if the shoulder belt
irritates the neck or face, move the
child closer to the center of the
vehicle.
• All seatbacks should always be in
an upright position when driving,
or seat belt effectiveness may be
reduced. Seat belts are designed to
offer maximum protection when
seatbacks are in the upright posi-
tion.
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