garage door is open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the
engine.
Seat Belts
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed
to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is
equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your
seat belts and wear them properly.
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Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with
emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move
freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden
stop, the retractor locks to restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have
a lockable retractor for use with child seats.
The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to
enhance safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts
during a moderate to severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision
is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags.
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Proper Use of Seat Belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in the
position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the
effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in
a crash.
• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm
or behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be
very seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to
improve comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce
the protective capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a
crash.
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• 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 latches 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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