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Safety Belt Warning System<br />
An audio-visual warning system is interconnected<br />
with the driver’s safety belt.<br />
Every time the ignition is turned on, the gong will<br />
sound for about 6 seconds to remind driver and<br />
passenger to buckle up.<br />
In addition, the gong will sound for approx. 90 seconds<br />
if vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph/24 km/h.<br />
The safety belt warning lights in the instrument<br />
panel and on-board computer will go off as soon<br />
as the driver has buckled up.<br />
Inertia reel retractor<br />
The combination lap/shoulder belt with inertia reel<br />
locking mechanism adjusts automatically to your<br />
size and movements as long as the pull on the belt<br />
is slow.<br />
Rapid deceleration during hard braking or a collision<br />
locks the belt. The belt will also lock when you<br />
drive up or down a steep hill or in a sharp curve,<br />
otherwise, the shoulder belt will not inhibit your<br />
upper body movement.<br />
Fastening the safety belt<br />
f Assume a comfortable sitting position.<br />
f Please see the chapter “SEAT POSITION” on<br />
Page 32.<br />
f The shoulder belt should always rest on your<br />
upper body. The shoulder belt should never be<br />
worn behind your back or under your arm.<br />
f Grasp belt and pull the belt in a continuous<br />
slow motion across your chest and lap.<br />
f Insert belt tongue into buckle on inboard side<br />
of seat. Push down until it securely locks with<br />
an audible click. Pull the belt to check.<br />
f Pull shoulder section to make sure belt fits<br />
snugly across the pelvis.<br />
f Belts should fit snugly across the pelvis and<br />
chest. Make sure there is no slack in the belt.<br />
Releasing the safety belt<br />
f Push in release button (arrow) on buckle. Belt<br />
tongue will spring out of buckle.<br />
f To release a latched belt, lean back to take the<br />
body pressure off the belt.<br />
f To store lap/shoulder belt, allow the belt to retract<br />
as you guide the latch to its stowed position.<br />
f Please see the chapter “AUTOMATIC LOCKING<br />
RETRACTOR” on Page 52.<br />
Cleaning the safety belts<br />
If it becomes necessary to clean the belts, you<br />
can use any mild washing agent. Allow the belts to<br />
dry prior to retracting, but avoid direct sunlight.<br />
f Only use suitable cleaners. If unsuitable<br />
cleaners are used or any attempt is made to<br />
dye or bleach the belts, the webbing may be<br />
weakened and thus constitute a safety risk.<br />
Operation, Safety 43
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