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CAUTION
. Do not allow the retractor to roll
up the seatbelt too quickly. Other-
wise, the metal tongue plates
may hit against the trim, resulting
in damaged trim.
. Have the seatbelt fully rolled up
so that the tongue plates are
neatly stored. A hanging tongue
plate can swing and hit against
the trim during driving, causing
damage to the trim.
& Seatbelt maintenance
To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and
lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the
belts because this could seriously affect
their strength.
Inspect the seatbelts and attachments
including the webbing and all hardware
periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears,
damage, loose bolts or worn areas. Re-
place the seatbelts even if only minor
damage is found.
CAUTION
. Keep the belts free of polishes,
oils, chemicals and particularly
battery acid.
. Never attempt to make modifica-
tions or changes that will prevent
the seatbelt from operating prop-
erly.
Seatbelt pretensioners
1-5. Seatbelt pretensioners
The following seatbelts have a seatbelt
pretensioner.
. Driver's seatbelt
. Front passenger's seatbelt
. Second-row seatbelts (window-sides)
The pretensioners are also activated by
the following sensors.
. Front impact sensors
. Side impact sensors
. Rollover sensor
The seatbelt pretensioners are designed
to activate in an accident involving a
moderate to severe frontal or side colli-
sion, or a rollover accident.
WARNING
. To obtain maximum protection,
the occupants should sit in an
upright position with their seat-
belts properly fastened. Refer to
"Seatbelts" �P52.
. Do not modify, remove or strike
the seatbelt retractor assemblies
equipped with seatbelt preten-
sioners or surrounding area. This
could result in accidental activa-
tion of the seatbelt pretensioners
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