To connect the extender to the seat
belt, insert the tab into the seat belt
buckle so that the "PRESS" signs on
the buckle- release buttons of the ex-
tender and the seat belt are both facing
outward as shown.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
When releasing the seat belt, press on
the buckle- release button on the extender,
not on the seat belt. This helps prevent
damage to the vehicle interior and extend-
er itself.
When not in use, remove the extender
and store in the vehicle for future use.
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CAUTION
"
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the seat belt extender is not
twisted.
"
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
"
If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
—Front seat belt pretensioners
The driver and front passenger's seat
belts are equipped with a pretensioner
which is designed to be activated to-
gether with the front airbags in re-
sponse to a severe frontal impact.
When the airbag sensor detects the shock
of a severe frontal impact, the front seat
belt is quickly drawn back in by the re-
tractor so that the belt snugly restrains
the front seat occupants.
The seat belt pretensioners are activated
even with no passenger in the front seat.