Toyota 2005 Prius Owner's Manual page 59

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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.
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Inspect the belt system periodically.
Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Damaged parts should be re-
placed. Do not disassemble
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.
"Cleaning the interior" on
267.)
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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.
—Fastening front and rear
seat belts
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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-
(See
tractor and insert
page
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.
When a passenger's shoulder belt is com-
pletely extended and is then retracted
even slightly, the belt is locked in that
position and cannot be extended. This fea-
ture is used to hold the child restraint
system securely. (For details, see "Child
restraint" on page 79.) To free the belt
again, fully retract the belt and then pull
the belt out once more.
Tab
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the
Buckle
retractor, firmly pull the belt and release
it. You will then be able to smoothly pull
the belt out of the retractor.
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After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab into the
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the belt is not twisted.
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Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
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If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat
until the seat belt is fixed, because
it cannot protect an adult occupant
or your child from injury.
CAUTION
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