Toyota HIACE 2006 Owner's Manual page 53

-Seat belt pretensioner
(driver seat belt)
The driver seat belt pretensioner is de-
signed to be activated in response to
a severe frontal impact.
When the sensor detects a severe frontal
impact, the driver seat belt is quickly
drawn back by the retractor so that the
belt snugly restrains the driver.
The seat belt pretensioner and SRS airbag
may not operate together in all collisions.
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The seat belt pretensioner system con-
sists mainly of the following components
and their locations are shown in the il-
lustration.
1. SRS warning light
2. Front airbag sensors
3. Airbag sensor assembly
4. Seat belt pretensioner assembly
The seat belt pretensioner is controlled by
the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag
sensor assembly consists of a safing sen-
sor and airbag sensor.
When the seat belt pretensioner is acti-
vated, an operating noise may be heard
and a small amount of non-toxic gas may
be released. This does not indicate that
a fire is occurring. This gas in normally
harmless.
Once the seat belt pretension er has been
activated, the seat belt retractor remains
locked.
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CAUTION
Do not modify, remove, strike or open
the seat belt pretensioner assembly,
airbag sensor or surrounding area or
wiring. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions may prevent the seat belt pre-
tensioner from activating correctly,
cause sudden operation of the system
or disable the system, which could
result in death or serious injury. Con-
sult your Toyota dealer about any re-
pair and modification.