Seat Belt Systems: Service Precautions

WARNING:

- CHILDREN HAVING A SEATING HEIGHT GREATER THAN 71 CM (28 INCHES) SHOULD USE THE SAFETY BELTS PROVIDED WITH THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE SHOULDER BELT PORTION OF THE LAP SHOULDER SAFETY BELT SHOULD NOT BE USED IF IT CONTACTS THE CHILD'S FACE, CHIN, NECK OR THROAT. FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE TOO LARGE FOR CHILD SAFETY SEATS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS WITH YOUR CHILD SEAT TO DETERMINE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED SIZE), THE LAP BELTS IN THE CENTER REAR OR CENTER FRONT SEATS CAN BE USED. LAP-SHOULDER BELTS IN OTHER SEATS MAY BE USED IF THE LAP BELT PORTION FITS SNUGLY AND LOW ON THE HIPS AND THE SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT TOUCH OR REST IN FRONT OF THE FACE, CHIN, NECK OR THROAT. IF THE SAFETY BELTS ARE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY, THE CHILD'S CHANCES OF BEING INJURED IN A COLLISION INCREASE.

- ALL VEHICLE OCCUPANTS, INCLUDING PREGNANT WOMEN, SHOULD WEAR SAFETY BELTS FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. ALL VEHICLE OCCUPANTS, INCLUDING PREGNANT WOMEN, SHOULD BE SURE THE LAP SAFETY BELT, OR LAP SAFETY BELT PORTION OF THE LAP-SHOULDER BELT, IS FITTED SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. SHOULDER BELTS SHOULD ALSO BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED FOR MINIMUM SLACK (NOT MORE THAN 2.5 CM [1 INCH]). FAILURE TO PROPERLY UTILIZE THE SAFETY BELTS MAY INCREASE THE CHANCE AND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.

- ACCORDING TO ACCIDENT STATISTICS, PROPERLY RESTRAINED CHILDREN ARE SAFER IN THE REAR SEAT THAN IN THE FRONT SEAT. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, INFANT AND CHILD RESTRAINTS SHOULD BE OBTAINED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE INFANT AND CHILD RESTRAINT. CHILD RESTRAINT USE IS REQUIRED BY LAW.

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY
Before driving the vehicle, read the label on the back of the sun visor.

Typical Warning Label:

- Driver's Side Visor Label





- Passenger Side Visor Label