Seat Belt Restraint System

WARNING

• For maximum protection, the restraint system seat belts must always be used while the vehicle is in motion.
• Seat belts are most effective when the seatbacks are in an upright position.
• Children aged 13 and under should always be properly secured in the rear seat. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. If children over 13 years of age must sit in the front seat, they must be properly secured with the seat belts and the seat must be moved as far back as possible.
• Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. An improperly worn shoulder belt may cause serious injury in an accident. The shoulder belt should be positioned across the middle of the shoulder and over the collarbone.
• Never route the seat belt over fragile items. In a sudden stop or collision, the seat belt may damage them.
• Avoid using twisted seat belts. A twisted belt cannot perform its function properly. In a collision, it may even cut into you. Make sure the belt webbing is flat and not twisted.
• Take care not to damage the seat belt webbing or hardware. If the belt webbing or hardware is damaged, replace it.

WARNING

Seat belts are designed to fit the bony structure of the body and must be worn low across the front of the pelvis or hips, chest and shoulders, as applicable. Wearing the lap portion of the belt across the abdomen must be avoided.

Seat belts must be adjusted as tightly as is comfortable to provide the protection for which they were designed.

A loose belt significantly reduces the level of protection for the user.

Take care to avoid contaminating the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, especially battery acid.

Cleaning can be safely performed using mild soap and water. The belt must be replaced if the webbing is worn, contaminated or damaged. It is important to replace the entire assembly after it has been subjected to a severe impact, even if damage to the assembly is not evident. Belts must not be worn with twisted webbing. Each belt assembly must be used by only one person; it is dangerous to place the belt around a child held on an occupant's lap.

WARNING

• Do not make any modifications or additions that either prevent the seat belt adjustment devices from taking up slack, or prevent adjustment of the seat belt assembly to take up slack.
• When fastening the seat belt, make sure the seat belt tongue does not latch into the buckle of another seat. This is very dangerous, and you may not be protected by the seat belt properly.
• Do not unbuckle the seat belt or repeatedly fasten and unfasten the seat belt while the vehicle is moving. This may result in loss of control and an accident causing death, serious injury or property damage.
• When fastening the seat belt, make sure the belt does not pass over objects that are hard or could easily break.
• Make sure nothing is in the buckle. The seat belt may not latch securely.