Toyota Avalon 2008 Quick Reference Manual page 86

CAUTION
n Seat belt pretensioners
Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger's seat.
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Doing so will disperse the passenger's weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger's weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger's seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.
l If the pretensioner has activated, the seat belt becomes locked: it cannot
be further extended, nor will it return to the stowed position. The seat belt
cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.
n Seat belt damage and wear
Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate or buckle to be
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jammed in the door.
Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
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parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belts cannot protect an occupant from injury.
Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted. If the
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seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
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involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of a seat
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belt. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inap-
propriate handling of the pretensioner may cause it to activate or operate
improperly and may cause death or serious injury.
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