Front Shoulder Belts
Adjustment ProcedureAfter entering the vehicle, adjust the front seat to obtain the best position for driving comfort and visibility. Then, use these procedure for fastening belts:
Pull up on the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion to a snug fit. Be sure the belt is as low on your hips as possible. If the shoulder belt is uncomfortably tight, a comfort regulator is provided in the shoulder belt retractor to reduce belt pressure against your chest. The shoulder belt can be adjusted much like a window shade to maintain a small amount of slack in the belt. The adjacent door must be closed to use this comfort regulator feature.
Adjusting Comfort Regulator
NOTE: To set the comfort regulator, the shoulder belt initially should be positioned snug against the chest. If the belt is not snug, the comfort regulator may already be engaged.
1. Pull the shoulder belt outward 10-13 cm (4-5 inches), then release it and allow belt to fully retract. Repeat procedure if belt is not snug to the chest.
2. Now the belt tension may be adjusted by pulling down slightly on the shoulder belt and releasing. The least amount of slack needed to relieve tension, but not more than 25 mm (1.0 inch) should be pulled out when using the comfort regulator system (Fig. 2, View B).
If the desired setting is not achieved or excess slack develops as you change seat position, repeat the above procedure.
NOTE: When the door is opened, the comfort regulator releases automatically, permitting the lap-shoulder belt to retract. After unbuckling the belt it is recommended that you guide the tongue during retraction to prevent it from striking you or the vehicle.