Operation Manual

Seat belts
Seat and restraint systems 4-9
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retractor in the event of a sudden change in
the vehicle’s motion.
1. Occupants should always sit back in their
seats with their backs against the upright
seatback. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death during deployment of the
airbag, adjust the driver’s seat as far back
as possible while maintaining a position
that still enables you to fully apply the
pedals, easily control the steering wheel,
and safely operate the vehicle. The front
passenger seat should also be moved as
far back as possible. Refer to “Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag”
on page 4-21. Also refer to “To adjust the
seat forward or backward” on page 4-3.
2. Grasp the latch plate and slide it up the
webbing so that it easily pulls across your
body.
NOTE
 For instructions on installing a child restraint
system using a seat belt, refer to “Installing a
child restraint system using the seat belt” on
page 4-18.
WARNING
 To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death in the event of an accident or sud-
den stop, all seatbacks should be kept in
the upright position while the vehicle is in
motion.
Seat belt performance during an accident
can be adversely affected if the seatbacks
are reclined. The more a seatback is
reclined, the more likely seat belt perfor-
mance will be adversely affected. If the
seat belt is not properly positioned against
the body during an accident, there is
increased risk you will slide under the belt
and receive serious injury or death.
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