01 Safety
Seat belts
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Seat belt retractor
The seat belt retractor will lock up in the
following situations:
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if the belt is pulled out rapidly
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during braking and acceleration
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if the vehicle is leaning excessively
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when driving in turns
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if the Automatic Locking Retractor/Emer-
gency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) is
activated
NOTE
Each seat belt (except for the driver's belt)
is equipped with the ALR/ELR function,
which is designed to help keep the seat
belt taut. ALR/ELR activates if the seat belt
is pulled out as far as possible. If this is
done, a sound from the seat belt retractor
will be audible, which is normal, and the
seat belt will be pulled taut and locked in
place. This function is automatically disa-
bled when the seat belt is unbuckled and
fully retracted.
See also page 39 for information about
using a seat belt's ALR/ELR function to
anchor a child seat.
When wearing the seat belt remember:
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The belt should not be twisted or turned.
•
The lap section of the belt must be posi-
tioned low on the hips (not pressing
against the abdomen).
•
Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled
up into its retractor and that the shoulder
and lap belts are taut.
Unbuckling the seat belt
To remove the seat belt, press the red section
on the seat belt receptacle. Before exiting the
vehicle, check that the seat belt retracts fully
after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the
belt back into the retractor slot.
Seat belt maintenance
Check periodically that the seat belts are in
good condition. Use water and a mild deter-
gent for cleaning. Check seat belt mechanism
function as follows: attach the seat belt and
pull rapidly on the strap.
WARNING
Never use a seat belt for more than one
occupant. Never wear the shoulder portion
of the belt under the arm, behind the back
or otherwise out of position. Such use
could cause injury in the event of an acci-
dent. As seat belts lose much of their
strength when exposed to violent stretch-
ing, they should be replaced after any col-
lision, even if they appear to be undam-
aged.
