Toyota Camry Solara 2007 Operating Manual page 53

CAUTION
Persons should ride in their seats
properly wearing their seat
whenever the vehicle is moving.
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:
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Use the belt for only one person at
a time. Do not use a single belt for
two or more people—even children.
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Avoid reclining the seatback any
more than needed. The seat belts
provide maximum protection in a
frontal or rear collision when the
driver and the front passenger are
sitting up straight and well back in
the seats. 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,
more the seat is reclined, the great-
er the risk of death or serious inju-
ry.
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Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care that
they do not get caught or pinched
in the seat or doors.
belts
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Inspect the belt system periodically.
Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Damaged parts should be re-
placed. Do not
modify the system.
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Keep the belts clean and dry. If
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
"Cleaning the interior" on page 318
in Section 5.)
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Replace the belt assembly (includ-
ing bolts) if it has been used in a
severe impact. The entire assembly
should be replaced even if damage
is not obvious.
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—Fastening front and rear
seat belts
disassemble or
USING FRONT SEAT BELT HANGERS
(coupe)
the belts. (See Raise the front seat belt hanger until it
locks before you fasten the front seat
belt. Then adjust the length of the
hanger by pulling or pushing it.
You will hear a click when the seat belt
hanger locks in raised position.
Make sure the seat belt hanger is
secured in the raised position before
you fasten the seat belt. If it is not,
the seat belt may not work properly.
CAUTION
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