Toyota Coaster 2015 Owner's Manual page 32

Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the
use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for
specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as
possible over the hips and not on the
waist.
Injured person. Toyota recommends the
use of a seat belt. Depending on the inju-
ry, first check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.
If seat belt regulations exist in the country
where you reside, please contact your
Toyota dealer for seat belt replacement or
installation.
CAUTION
Persons should ride in their seats
properly wearing their
whenever the vehicle
Otherwise, they are much more likely
to suffer serious bodily injury or
death in the event of sudden braking
or a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe
the following:
Use the belt for only one person at
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a time. Do not use a single belt for
two or more people—even children.
Avoid reclining the seatback any
D
more than needed. The seat belts
provide maximum protection in a
frontal or rear collision when you
are sitting up straight and well back
in the seat. If you are reclined, the
lap belt may slide past your hips
and apply restraint forces directly
to the abdomen or your neck may
contact the shoulder belt. In the
event of a frontal collision, the
more the seat is reclined, the great-
er the risk of death or serious inju-
ry.
Be careful not to damage the belt
D
webbing or hardware, and take care
that they do not get caught or
seat belts pinched in the seat or doors.
is moving.
Inspect the belt system periodically.
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Check for cuts, frays, and loose
parts. Damaged parts should be re-
placed.
modify the system.
Keep the belts clean and dry. If
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they need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean-
ers, or allow them to come into
contact with the belts—they may
severely weaken the belts.
Replace the belt assembly (includ-
D
ing bolts) if it has been used in a
severe impact. The entire assembly
should be replaced even if damage
is not obvious.
Do not disassemble or
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