Toyota 2004 Matrix Owner's Manual page 53

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Persons should ride in their seats
properly
whenever
Otherwise, they are much more likely
to suffer
death in the event of sudden braking
or a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe
the following:
D
Use the belt for only one person at
a time. Do not use a single belt for
two or more people—even children.
D
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the
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. In the event of a
frontal collision, the more the seat
is reclined, the greater the risk of
personal injury.
CAUTION
wearing their seat belts
the vehicle is moving.
serious bodily injury or
lap belt during a collision,
'04 MATRIX_U (L/O 0307)
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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.
D
Inspect the belt system periodically.
Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Damaged parts should be re-
placed. Do not disassemble or
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 belt—they may se-
verely weaken the belts. (See
"Cleaning the interior" on page 239
in Section 5.)
D
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.
—Fastening front and rear
seat belts
Tab
Buckle
Adjust the seat as needed and sit up
straight and well back in the seat. To
fasten your belt, pull it out of the re-
tractor and insert the tab into the
buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts
to your size and the seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a
sudden stop or on impact. It also may
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A
slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend, and you can move around freely.
2004 MATRIX from Oct. '03 Prod. (OM12861U)
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