Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. Failure to observe warnings and cautions may result in vehicle damage, injury, or DEATH in the event of an accident.
SEAT BELT STORAGE
- C pillar.
- Seat belt.
- Seat bolster.
Before folding or raising the rear seats, make sure the rear seat belts are stored between the seat bolster and the C pillar.
SEAT BELT OPERATION
WARNING
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See SEAT BELT SAFETY.
NOTES
A seat belt slider may be fitted to this vehicle. When the seat belt is not in use, the belt slider allows for optimal positioning of the metal tongue.
Each seat in the vehicle has a dedicated seat belt, designed for an occupant older than 12 years of age or weighing more than 80 lb (36 kg). Occupants with lower age, or a lower body mass, should use an appropriate child restraint.
TO FASTEN A SEAT BELT:
1. Make sure that the seat, and occupant’s sitting position, are correct.
2. Draw the belt out smoothly across the collar bone at the mid-point between the shoulder and neck, and down to the appropriate buckle.
3. Press the metal tongue into the buckle until a click is heard.
TO UNFASTEN A SEAT BELT:
1. Hold the belt.
2. Press the red button on the buckle.
3. Guide the seat belt back to its original resting position.
NOTES
When releasing the seat belt, hold the belt before pressing the release button. Doing so prevents the belt from retracting too quickly.
IF A SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER IS FITTED, TO OPERATE::
WARNING
Never attempt to adjust the seat belt height once the vehicle is in motion. Doing so may cause incorrect seat belt adjustment or loss of vehicle control.
WARNING
Always make sure the height is correctly adjusted and the mechanism is locked in place before driving. Maladjustment of the seat belt could reduce its effectiveness in a crash.
1. Press and hold the button to release the locking mechanism.
2. Slide the mechanism up or down to the required height.
3. Release the button to re-engage the locking mechanism.
SEAT BELT USE DURING PREGNANCY
WARNING
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See SEAT BELT SAFETY.
WARNING
Always position the seat belt correctly for the safety of a pregnant mother and unborn child. Failure to observe this may increase the risk of serious injury during emergency braking or in the event of an accident.
To adjust the seat belt for use during pregnancy:
- Position the lap strap comfortably across the hips, beneath the abdomen.
- Place the diagonal part of the seat belt across the chest, and to the side of the abdomen.
SEAT BELT CHECKS
WARNING
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See SEAT BELT SAFETY.
WARNING
Regularly inspect seat belts for wear and damage. Regularly check for fraying, cuts, or wear to the webbing. Also check the condition and security of the mechanism, buckles, adjusters, and mounting points.
To inspect the condition of the seat belts:
- With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing near the buckle a quick upward pull. The buckle must remain securely locked.
- With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the seat belt to the limit of its travel. Check that it unreels smoothly with no snags. Allow the belt to fully retract with a smooth action.
- Partially unreel the seat belt. Hold the tongue plate and give a quick forward pull. The mechanism must lock and prevent any further unreeling.
If any seat belt fails to meet the above criteria contact a retailer/authorized repairer immediately.
NOTES
If the vehicle is parked on an incline, the seat belt mechanism may lock. If locking occurs, ease the belt out from the upper anchorage. If the belt does not ease out from the anchorage, return the vehicle to level ground before attempting to release the seat belt again.
NOTES
If the rear seats are returned to the upright position quickly, the seat belt mechanism may lock. If locking occurs, ease the belt out from the upper anchorage.
SEAT BELT CHECKS
WARNING
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See SEAT BELT SAFETY.
WARNING
Regularly inspect seat belts for wear and damage. Regularly check for fraying, cuts, or wear to the webbing. Also check the condition and security of the mechanism, buckles, adjusters, and mounting points.
To inspect the condition of the seat belts:
- With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing near the buckle a quick upward pull. The buckle must remain securely locked.
- With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the seat belt to the limit of its travel. Check that it unreels smoothly with no snags. Allow the belt to fully retract with a smooth action.
- Partially unreel the seat belt. Hold the tongue plate and give a quick forward pull. The mechanism must lock and prevent any further unreeling.
If any seat belt fails to meet the above criteria contact a retailer/authorized repairer immediately.
NOTES
If the vehicle is parked on an incline, the seat belt mechanism may lock. If locking occurs, ease the belt out from the upper anchorage. If the belt does not ease out from the anchorage, return the vehicle to level ground before attempting to release the seat belt again.
NOTES
If the rear seats are returned to the upright position quickly, the seat belt mechanism may lock. If locking occurs, ease the belt out from the upper anchorage.
SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM
WARNING
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See SEAT BELT SAFETY.
The rear seat belts and the front passenger seat belt have a locking mechanism that improves the retention of child seats.
To fit a child seat:
- Place the child seat in the vehicle. Attach the seat belt, and secure the buckle in accordance with the manufacturer’s fitting instructions.
- Pull on the shoulder section of the belt to unreel all of the remaining webbings to the limit of their travel. The automatic locking feature now engages. The locking feature acts as a ratchet, only allowing the webbing to retract.
- Allow the seat belt to retract onto the child seat, while firmly pushing the child seat into the vehicle’s seat. A clicking sound confirms that the ratchet has engaged.
- Make sure there is no slack in the seat belt, by pulling upward on the shoulder belt immediately above the child restraint.
When the child seat is removed, and all of the seat belt webbings are allowed to retract, the seat belt locking mechanism reverts to normal operation.
SEAT BELT REMINDER
WARNING
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See SEAT BELT SAFETY.
An audible warning sound and a warning lamp illuminate when the following conditions occur:
- The driver seat or the front seats are occupied.
- The front seat belts have not been fastened.
- The vehicle accelerates at a low speed.
- A front seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle is moving.
- A rear seatbelt is unfastened.
If a front seat belt has not been fastened, the audible and visual warnings turn off after a short period of time.
NOTES
There may be a short delay at the start of the journey before the passenger side reminder operates.
NOTES
If a heavy object is placed on the front passenger seat, it may activate the seat belt reminder system. If any objects are placed on the front passenger seat, make sure they are secured using the seat belt.
SEAT BELT MONITOR
WARNING
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See SEAT BELT SAFETY.
The instrument panel displays a graphic to indicate which rear seat belts are fastened at the start of a journey. The graphic also indicates when a seat belt is fastened or unfastened during a journey.
NOTES
In all cases, the graphic covers all rear seating positions and may also display front row positions.
SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS
WARNING
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See SEAT BELT SAFETY.
WARNING
Always check and replace the seat belt pre-tensioners after any activation. Failure to replace the pre-tensioners reduces the effectiveness of the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS).
Seat belt pre-tensioners are fitted to the front and all rear outboard seats.
The seat belt pre-tensioners activate in conjunction with the SRS to provide additional protection in the event of a severe frontal impact. The seat belt pre-tensioners automatically reduce any slack in a seat belt. As a result, the forward movement of an occupant on a seat fitted with a pre-tensioner is reduced.
NOTES
Pre-tensioners may also activate in non-frontal impacts.
NOTES
The rear center seat is not fitted with a seat belt pre-tensioner.
Load limiters are fitted to all seats, except the second-row center seats.
Load limiters help to regulate the tension of a seat belt in a severe impact.