Seat Belt Systems: Adjustments

Fastening Belts
After entering the vehicle, adjust the front seat to obtain the best position for driving comfort, access to controls and visibility. Use the following procedure for fastening front and rear outboard belts:

Pull the lap-shoulder safety belt from the retractor so that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses the shoulder and chest. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until a snap is heard and a latch is felt.

Shoulder Portion Adjustment
The shoulder restraint portion of the belt adjusts automatically to a snug position.

WARNING: DO NOT INTRODUCE SLACK INTO THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM BECAUSE THE BELT LOCKS UPON IMPACT WHERE IT IS POSITIONED. USE THE SHOULDER SAFETY BELT ON THE OUTSIDE SHOULDER ONLY. NEVER WEAR THE SHOULDER BELT UNDER THE ARM. NEVER SWING IT AROUND THE NECK OVER THE INSIDE SHOULDER. NEVER USE A SINGLE BELT FOR MORE THAN ONE PERSON. ENSURE THE LAP PORTION OF THE BELT IS FITTED SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE AROUND THE HIPS, NOT ON THE WAIST. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD INCREASE THE CHANCE AND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.

After unbuckling the belt it is recommended that care is taken during retraction to prevent it from striking other passengers, hitting trim panel or painted door opening surfaces.

Lap Portion Adjustment
The lap portion of the front and rear outboard belt adjusts automatically.

Pull up on the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion to a snug fit. Ensure the belt is as low on hips as possible.





Safety Belts, Rear-3-Point
The belt system allows freedom of movement, locking only on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more. The system cannot be made to lock by jerking on the belt.

WARNING: USE THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE OUTSIDE SHOULDER ONLY. NEVER WEAR THE SHOULDER BELT UNDER THE ARM. NEVER SWING IT AROUND YOUR NECK OVER THE INSIDE SHOULDER. NEVER USE A SINGLE BELT FOR MORE THAN ONE PERSON. BE SURE THE LAP PORTION OF THE BELT IS FITTED SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE AROUND THE HIPS, NOT ON THE WAIST. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD INCREASE THE CHANCE AND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.

The vehicle is equipped with a manually adjusted lap belt for the rear center seat occupant. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until a snap is heard. Pull on both sides of belt to ensure the buckle is latched. Pull up on the end of the belt to tighten the lap portion to a snug fit. Ensure the belt is as low on the hips as possible.