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Seatbelts
WARNING: Heavy braking may
result in serious personal injury if
the seatbelts are not used.
Inertia Reel Seat Belts
Inertia reel seat belts allow forward
movement of the upper body under
normal driving conditions, but the belt
will lock automatically during braking,
acceleration, cornering forces, or on
impact in a collision. Locking will also
occur if the vehicle is tilted in any
direction.
Seat Belt Pretensioners
A severe frontal impact sufficient to
trigger the airbag system activates
pretensioners within both front seat
belt retractors, tightening the belts to
increase occupant protection.
WARNING: Seat belts are designed
to work with the airbag system. if
a seatbelt is not used or is used
incorrectly, this may diminish the
protection provided by the airbag
in the event of a collision.
WARNING: It is essential to replace
the entire seat belt assembly and
check the seat belt anchorage
points if the vehicle has been
subjected to a severe impact, even
if damage to the assembly is not
obvious. The seat belt should be
replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated, or damaged.
Inspect regularly.
WARNING: No one should travel in
a seat with an inoperative seat belt.
WARNING: Not checking or main-
taining seat belts can result in
them not working properly when
needed. Check the belts regularly
and have any problem corrected
immediately.
WARNING: No modifications or
additions should be made to the
seat belts.
WARNING: Do not insert any
foreign objects into a buckle. In the
event of a collision the seatbelts
may not function as intended.
Wearing a Seat Belt
Before driving, ensure that the driver
and passenger always wear seat belts
and wear them properly.
Ensure that you are seated comforta-
bly and the vehicle controls, foot ped-
als and steering wheel are within easy
reach, see page 136.
Fitting
1. Sit erect and fully back in the seat.
Hold the seat belt tongue, pull it
across the body and withdraw the
belt from the retractor.
2. Lay the belt over the body before
pushing the belt tongue into the
buckle lock at the inboard side of the
seat until a positive 'click' is heard.
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