Operation Manual

Seat belt use during pregnancy
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latch plate into the front slot (B) as shown in
the illustration.
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If your seat belt is not long enough, even
when fully extended, a seat belt extender
must be obtained. The extender may be used
for either of the front seats.
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Seat belts work for everyone, including preg-
nant women. Like all occupants, pregnant
women are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed in an accident if they do not wear
seat belts.
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The driver’s and front passenger’s seats each
have a seat belt equipped with a pre-tensioner
system and force limiter system.
The driver and front passenger seat belts are
equipped with a seat belt pre-tensioner sys-
tem. In a moderate-to-severe frontal or side
collision or when a rollover or overturning of
the vehicle is detected, the pre-tensioner sys-
tem operates simultaneously with the deploy-
ment of the front airbags, side airbags or
curtain airbags.
The seat belt pre-tensioners are located in the
driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt retrac-
tors (A) and in the front passenger seat’s final
anchor (B). When activated, the pre-tension-
ers quickly draw back seat belt webbing and
increase seat belt performance.
Seat belt extender
WARNING
 The extender should only be used if the
existing belt is not long enough. Anyone
who can use the standard seat belt should
not use an extender. Unnecessary use of an
extender can adversely affect seat belt
performance in an accident.
 When not required, the extender must be
removed and stowed.
Seat belt use during preg-
nancy
WARNING
 To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death to pregnant women and unborn
children in an accident, pregnant women
should always wear a seat belt. The lap
portion of the seat belt should be worn
snug and low across the hips and below
the rounding. Consult your doctor if you
have any additional questions or concerns.
Seat belt pre-tensioner and
force limiter systems
Pre-tensioner system
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