03
SEAT BELTS
This section describes how to use the
seat belts properly. It also describes
some of the things not to do when using
seat belts.
• Do not use the seat belt if it is
twisted. A twisted seat belt will not
protect you properly in an acci-
dent.
• Do not use a seat belt if the web-
bing or hardware is damaged.
Seat belt safety precautions
• Do not latch the seat belt into the
buckles of other seats.
Always fasten your seat belt and make
sure all passengers have fastened their
seat belts before starting any trip. Air-
bags (if equipped) are designed to sup-
plement the seat belt as an additional
safety device, but they are not a substi-
tute. Most countries require all occu-
pants of a vehicle to wear seat belts.
• NEVER unfasten the seat belt
whilst driving. This may cause
loss of vehicle control resulting in
an accident.
• Make sure there is nothing in the
buckle interfering with the seat
belt latch mechanism, because
any materials in the buckle can
cause the seat belt not to be fas-
tened securely.
WARNING
Seat belts must be used by ALL pas-
sengers whenever the vehicle is
moving. Take the following precau-
tions when adjusting and wearing
seat belts:
• No modifications or additions
should be made by the user which
will either prevent the seat belt
adjusting devices from operating
to remove slack, or prevent the
seat belt assembly from being
adjusted to remove slack.
• ALWAYS properly restrain chil-
dren under age 13 in the rear seats.
• NEVER allow children to ride in the
front passenger seat. If a child age
13 or older must be seated in the
front seat, move the seat as far
back as possible. And the child
must always be restrained in the
seat properly.
WARNING
Damaged seat belts and seat belt
assemblies will not operate proper-
ly. Always replace:
• Frayed, contaminated, or damaged
webbing.
• Damaged hardware.
• NEVER allow an infant or child to
be carried on an occupant’s lap.
• NEVER ride with the seatback
reclined when the vehicle is mov-
ing.
• The entire seat belt assembly after
it has been worn in an accident,
even if damage to webbing or
assembly is not apparent.
• Do not allow children to share a
seat or seat belt.
• Do not wear the shoulder belt
under your arm or behind your
back.
• Never wear a seat belt over fragile
objects. If there is a sudden stop
or impact, the seat belt can dam-
age it.
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