Toyota 2003 HIGHLANDER User Manual page 47

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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—they may severely weaken the
belts. (See "Cleaning the interior"
on page 241 in Section 5.)
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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.
'03 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0208)
—Front and rear seat belts
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.
2003 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM48441U)
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the
retractor, firmly pull the belt and release
it. You will then be able to smoothly pull
the belt out of the retractor.
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 66 in this section.) To
free the belt again, fully retract the belt
and then pull the belt out once more.
CAUTION
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After inserting the tab, make sure
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. It cannot
protect an adult occupant or your
child from injury.
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