Get Before Driving -> Seat belts and child restraint systems Guide for Suzuki Ignis SUV First Generation (2000-2008)

2-26

BEFORE DRIVING

Seat belts and child restraint

systems

65D231S

65D606

NOTICE

• When returning the rear seatback

to the normal position, do not allow

any foreign material to enter the

lock opening. This may prevent the

seatback from being locked

securely.

• When returning the rear seatback

to the normal position, handle it

carefully by hand to avoid any dam-

age to the lock itself. Do not push it

by using some material or by

applying excessive force.

• As the lock is designed exclusively

for securing the rear seatback, do

not use it for any other purpose.

Incorrect use of it may cause dam-

age to the inside of the lock and

prevent the seatback from being

locked securely.

WARNING

Wear your seat belts at all times.

WARNING

An air bag supplements or adds to

the frontal crash protection offered

by seat belts. The driver and all pas-

sengers must be properly restrained

by fastening seat belts at all times,

whether or not an air bag is mounted

at their seating position, to minimize

the risk of severe injury or death in

the event of a crash.

EXAMPLE

WARNING

• Never allow persons to ride in the

cargo area of a vehicle. In the event

of an accident, there is a much

greater risk of injury for persons

who are not riding in a seat with

their seat belt securely fastened.

• Seat belts should always be

adjusted as follows:

– the lap portion of the belt should

be worn low across the pelvis,

not across the waist.

– the shoulder straps should be

worn on the outside shoulder

only, and never under the arm.

– the shoulder straps should be

away from your face and neck,

but not falling off your shoulder.

(Continued)

Above the pelvis

EXAMPLE

2-27

BEFORE DRIVING

65D201 65D199

WARNING

(Continued)

• Seat belts should never be worn

with the straps twisted and should

be adjusted as tightly as is com-

fortable to provide the protection

for which they have been designed.

A slack belt will provide less pro-

tection than a snug belt.

• Make sure that each seat belt

buckle is inserted into the proper

buckle catch. It is possible to cross

the buckles in the rear seat.

(Continued)

Across the pelvis

EXAMPLE

WARNING

(Continued)

• Pregnant women should use seat

belts, although specific recommen-

dations about driving should be

made by the woman’s medical advi-

sor. Remember that the lap portion

of the belt should be worn as low

as possible across the hips, as

shown in the illustration.

• Do not fasten your seat belt over

hard or breakable objects in your

pockets or on your clothing. If an

accident occurs, objects such as

glasses, pens, etc. under the seat

belt can cause injury.

(Continued)

as low as possible

across the hips

EXAMPLE

WARNING

(Continued)

• Never use the same seat belt for

more than one occupant and never

attach a seat belt over an infant or

child being held on an occupant’s

lap. Such seat belt use could cause

serious injury in the event of an

accident.

• Periodically inspect seat belt

assemblies for excessive wear and

damage. Seat belts should be

replaced if webbing becomes

frayed, contaminated or damaged

in any way. It is essential to replace

the entire seat belt assembly after it

has been worn in a severe impact,

even if damage to the assembly is

not obvious.

• Children aged 12 and under should

ride properly restrained in the rear

seat.

• Infants and small children should

never be transported unless they

are properly restrained. Restraint

systems for infants and small chil-

dren can be purchased locally and

should be used. Make sure that the

system you purchase meets appli-

cable safety standards. Read and

follow all the directions provided

by the manufacturer.

(Continued)

2-28

BEFORE DRIVING

Lap-shoulder belt

Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The seat belt has an emergency locking

retractor (ELR), which is designed to lock

the seat belt only during a sudden stop or

impact. It also may lock if you pull the belt

across your body very quickly. If this hap-

pens, let the belt go back to unlock it, and

then pull the belt across your body more

slowly.

Safety reminder

60A038

60A040

To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt

during a crash, position the lap portion of

the belt across your lap as low on your hips

as possible and adjust it to a snug fit by

pulling the shoulder portion of the belt

upward through the latch plate. The length

of the diagonal shoulder strap adjusts itself

to allow freedom of movement.

WARNING

(Continued)

• For children, if the shoulder belt

irritates the neck or face, move the

child closer to the center of the

vehicle.

• Avoid contamination of seat belt

webbing by polishes, oils, chemi-

cals, and particularly battery acid.

Cleaning may safely be carried out

using mild soap and water.

• Do not insert any items such as

coins and clips into the seat belt

buckles, and be careful not to spill

liquids into these parts. If foreign

materials get into a seat belt

buckle, the seat belt may not work

properly.

• All seatbacks should always be in

an upright position when driving,

or seat belt effectiveness may be

reduced. Seat belts are designed to

offer maximum protection when

seatbacks are in the upright posi-

tion.

Sit up straight and

fully back

Low on hips

EXAMPLE

Low on hips

EXAMPLE

2-29

BEFORE DRIVING

All seat belts except rear center

All seat belts except rear center are the

lap-shoulder belt.

60A036

To fasten the seat belt, sit up straight and

far back into the seat, pull the latch plate

attached to the seat belt across your body

and press it straight into the buckle until

you hear a click.

80J2008

NOTE:

The word “CENTER” is marked on the

buckle for the rear center belt. The buckles

are designed so a latch plate cannot be

inserted into the wrong buckle.

60A039

To unfasten the seat belt, push the red

“PRESS” button on the buckle and retract

the belt slowly while holding the belt or/and

the latch plate.

EXAMPLE

2-30

BEFORE DRIVING

Lap belt

Rear center seat belt

To fasten the belt, pull the latch plate

attached to the seat belt across your hips

and press it straight into the buckle until

you hear a click. To reduce the risk of slid-

ing under the belt during a collision, posi-

tion the belt across your lap as low on your

hips as possible and adjust it to a snug fit.

80JS028

To tighten the belt, pull the free end of the

belt across alongside the lap strap.

80JS029

To lengthen, release the latch plate from

the buckle, pull the latch plate (adjuster) in

the direction of the arrow, at right angles to

the belt. The latch plate should then be

refitted into the buckle and the belt tight-

ened as previously described.

To unfasten the belt, press the release but-

ton on the buckle catch.

79MH0239

NOTE:

The word “CENTER” is marked on the

buckle for the rear center belt. The buckles

are designed so a latch plate cannot be

inserted into the wrong buckle.

TO TIGHTEN

Low on hips

EXAMPLE

TO LOOSEN

Right angle

EXAMPLE

2-31

BEFORE DRIVING

Driver’s seat belt reminder

With tachometer

66RH028

Without tachometer

66RH029

If the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled

when the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, the

reminder works as follows:

1) The driver’s seat belt reminder light will

come on.

2) After the vehicle’s speed has reached

about 15 km/h, the driver’s seat belt

reminder light will blink and a buzzer

will sound for about 95 seconds.

3) The reminder light will remain on until

the driver’s seat belt is buckled.

If the driver has buckled his or her seat belt

and later unbuckles the seat belt, the

reminder system will be activated from

Step 1) or 2) according to the vehicle’s

speed. When the vehicle’s speed is less

than 15 km/h, the reminder will start from

Step 1). When the vehicle’s speed is more

than 15 km/h, the reminder will start from

Step 2).

The reminder will be automatically can-

celed when the driver’s seat belt is buckled

or the ignition switch is turned off, or the

engine switch is pressed to change the

ignition mode to LOCK (OFF).

EXAMPLE

WARNING

It is absolutely essential that the

driver and passengers fasten their

seat belts at all times. Persons who

are not fastening seat belts have a

much greater risk of injury if an acci-

dent occurs. Make a regular habit of

buckling your seat belt before putting

the key in the ignition or pressing the

engine switch.

2-32

BEFORE DRIVING

Rear outside seat belt guide

75RM007

When you move a seatback, make sure

the belt webbing and latch plate are

hooked in the seat belt hangers.

Seat belt inspection

68PH00242

Periodically check if the seat belts work

properly and are not damaged. Make sure

the webbing, buckles, latch plates, retrac-

tors, anchorages and guide loops. Replace

any seat belts which do not work properly

or are damaged.

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Inspect all seat belt assemblies after

any crash. Any seat belt assembly

which was in use during a crash

(other than a very minor one) should

be replaced, even if damage to the

assembly is not obvious. Any seat

belt assembly which was not in use

during a crash should be replaced if

it does not function properly, it is

damaged in any way or the seat belt

pretensioners were activated (that is,

if the front air bags were activated).

2-33

BEFORE DRIVING

Child restraint systems

60G332

Infant restraint - rear seat only

80JC007

Child restraint

80JC016

Booster seat

80JC008

MARUTI SUZUKI highly recommends that

you use a child restraint system to restrain

infants and small children. Many different

types of child restraint systems are avail-

able; make sure that the restraint system

you select meets applicable safety stan-

dards.

All child restraint systems are designed to

be secured in vehicle seats either by seat

belts (lap belts or the lap portion of lap-

shoulder belts) or by special rigid lower

anchor bars built into the seat. Whenever

possible, MARUTI SUZUKI recommends

that child restraint systems be installed on

the rear seat. According to accident statis-

tics, children are safer when properly

restrained in rear seating positions than in

front seating positions.

If you must use a front facing child restraint

in the front passenger’s seat, adjust the

passenger’s seat as far back as possible.

NOTE:

Observe any statutory regulation about

child restraints.

EXAMPLE

2-34

BEFORE DRIVING

58MS030 65D608

65D609

WARNING

Do not install a rear-facing child

restraint in the front passenger’s

seat. If the passenger’s front air bag

inflates, a child in a rear-facing child

restraint could be killed or severely

injured. The back of a rear-facing

child restraint would be too close to

the inflating air bag.

WARNING

If you install a child restraint system

in the rear seat, slide the front seat

far enough forward so that the child’s

feet do not touch the front seatback.

This will help avoid injury to the child

in the event of an accident.

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Children could be endangered in a

crash if their child restraint systems

are not properly secured in the vehi-

cle. When installing a child restraint

system, follow the instructions

below. Secure the child in the

restraint system according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

2-35

BEFORE DRIVING

Installation with lap-shoulder seat

belts

NOTE:

Stow the removed head restraint (if

equipped) in the luggage compartment so

it will not cause inconvenience to the occu-

pants.

ELR type belt

68PH00243

Install your child restraint system accord-

ing to the instructions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

Make sure that the seat belt is securely

latched.

Move the child restraint system in all direc-

tions to check that it is securely installed.

When you put your child in the child

restraint system, appropriately slide the

front seat forward not to touch a part of

your child’s body.

Installation with a lap belt

68PH00244

Install your child restraint system accord-

ing to the instructions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

To lengthen or tighten the belt, refer to the

“Lap-belt” item in this “Seat belts and child

restraint systems” section. After making

sure that the seat belt is securely latched,

try moving the child restraint system in all

directions, to make sure it is securely

installed. If you need to tighten the belt,

pull the free end of the webbing.

CAUTION

Adjust the height of the rear head

restraint (if equipped) or remove it for

fitting the child restraint, as neces-

sary. However, if a booster cushion

not equipped with the head restraint

is fitted, the rear seat head restraint

should not be removed. If the rear

head restraint is removed for fitting

the child restraint, you need to install

it again after removing the child

restraint.

If the child restraint is fitted improp-

erly, a child sitting in it could be

injured in a crash.

EXAMPLE

Pull to tighten

2-36

BEFORE DRIVING

Installation with ISOFIX type

anchorages (if equipped)

66RH144

Your vehicle is equipped with the lower

anchorages in the rear seat outboard seat-

ing positions for securing a ISOFIX type of

child restraints with the connecting bars.

The lower anchorages are located where

the rear of the seat cushion meets the bot-

tom of the seatback.

Install the ISOFIX type child restraint sys-

tem according to the instructions provided

by the child restraint system manufacturer.

After installation, try moving the child

restraint system in all directions especially

forward to check that connecting bars are

securely latched to the anchorages.

84MM00252

Your vehicle is equipped with the top tether

anchorages. Use the top tether strap of the

child restraint according to the instructions

provided by the child restraint system man-

ufacturer.

Here is a general instruction:

NOTE:

Stow the removed head restraint in the lug-

gage compartment so it will not cause

inconvenience to the occupants.

WARNING

Install the ISOFIX type of child

restraint(s) in the only outboard seat-

ing positions, not in the central posi-

tion for the rear seat.

EXAMPLE

CAUTION

Adjust the height of the rear head

restraint or remove it for fitting the

child restraint, as necessary. How-

ever, if a booster cushion not

equipped with the head restraint is

fitted, the rear seat head restraint

should not be removed. If the rear

head restraint is removed for fitting

the child restraint, you need to install

it again after removing the child

restraint.

If the child restraint is fitted improp-

erly, a child sitting in it could be

injured in a crash.

2-37

BEFORE DRIVING

78F114

1) Place the child restraint in the rear seat,

inserting the connecting bars to the

anchorages between the seat cushion

and the seatback.

68LM268

2) Use your hands to carefully align the

connecting bar tips with the anchor-

ages. Take care not to pinch your fin-

gers.

54G184

3) Push the child restraint toward the anchor-

ages so that the connecting bar tips are

partially hooked to the anchorages. Use

your hands to confirm the position.

54G185

4) Grasp the front of the child restraint and

push the child restraint forcefully to

latch the connecting bars. Make sure

that they are securely latched by trying

to move the child restraint system in all

directions, especially forward.

5) Attach the top tether strap referring to

“Installation of child restraint with top

tether” section below.

When you put your child in the child

restraint system, appropriately slide the

front seat forward not to touch a part of

your child’s body.

EXAMPLE

2-38

BEFORE DRIVING

Installation of child restraint with

top tether

66RH145

Some child restraint systems require the

use of a top tether strap. Top tether anchor-

age brackets are provided in your vehicle at

the locations shown in the illustrations.

The number of the top tether anchorage

brackets provided in your vehicle depends

on the vehicle specification. Install the child

restraint system as follows:

1) Remove the luggage compartment cover

(if equipped).

2) Secure the child restraint on the rear

seat using the procedure described

above for securing a restraint system

that does not require a top tether strap.

3) Hook the top tether strap to the top

tether anchorage bracket and tighten

the top tether strap according to the

instructions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer. Attach

the top tether strap to the correspond-

ing top tether anchorage bracket

located directly behind the child

restraint. Do not attach the top tether

strap to the luggage restraint loops (if

equipped).

66RH146

4) When routing the top tether strap, pass

the top tether strap as shown in the

illustration (Refer to “Head restraints”

section for details on how to remove the

head restraint).

5) Make sure that cargo does not interfere

with routing of the top tether strap.

NOTE:

Maruti Suzuki recommends use of Maruti

Suzuki Genuine accessory of “Child seat,

ISOFIX”.

NOTICE

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem to the rear seat, adjust the front

seat position so that the front seat

does not interfere with the child

restraint system.

EXAMPLE

Front

WARNING

Do not attach the child restraint top

tether strap to the luggage restraint

loops (if equipped). Incorrectly

attached top tether strap will reduce

the intended effectiveness of the

child restraint system.

NOTICE

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem to the rear seat, adjust the front

seat position so that the front seat

does not interfere with the child

restraint system.

EXAMPLE

Type 1

Type 2

2-39

BEFORE DRIVING

Child Restraint System for India

Child Restraint

The suitability of each passenger’s seat position for carriage of children and fitting of child restraint system is shown in the table below.

Whenever you carry children up to 12 years of age, properly use the child restraints which conform to AIS 072, the standard for child

restraints, referring to the table.

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:

U =Suitable for ‘universal’ category restraints approved for use in this mass group.

X =Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.

N.A = Seat position not available for children in this mass group.

NOTE: ‘universal’ is the category in the AIS 072.

: ‘Outboard’ indicates window side seat.

MASS GROUP

Seating position (or other site)

Front

Passenger

Rear

Outboard

Rear

Centre

Intermediate

Outboard

Intermediate

Centre

Group 0

Up to 10 kg

X U X N.A. N.A.

Group 0+

Up to 13 kg

X U X N.A. N.A.

Group I

9 to 18 kg

X U X N.A. N.A.

Group II

15 to 25 kg

X U X N.A. N.A.

Group III

22 to 36 kg

X U X N.A. N.A.

2-40

BEFORE DRIVING

Seat belt pretensioner system

66RM02002

To determine if your vehicle is equipped

with a seat belt pretensioner system at the

front seating positions, make sure the label

on the seat belt at the bottom part. If the

letter “E11” appear as illustrated, your

vehicle is equipped with the seat belt pre-

tensioner system. You can use the preten-

sioner seat belts in the same manner as

ordinary seat belts.

Read this section and “Supplemental

restraint system (air bags)” section to learn

more about the pretensioner system.

The seat belt pretensioner system works

with the supplemental restraint system (air

bags). The crash sensors and the elec-

tronic controller of the air bag system also

control the seat belt pretensioners. The

pretensioners are triggered only when

there is a frontal crash severe enough to

trigger the air bags and the seat belts are

fastened. For precautions and general

information including servicing the preten-

sioner system, refer to “Supplemental

restraint system (air bags)” section in addi-

tion to this “Seat belt pretensioner system”

section, and follow all those precautions.

The pretensioner is located in each front

seat belt retractor. The pretensioner tight-

ens the seat belt so the belt fits the occu-

pant’s body more snugly in the event of a

frontal crash. The retractors will remain

locked after the pretensioners are acti-

vated. Upon activation, some noise will

occur and some smoke may be released.

These conditions are not harmful and do

not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

The driver and all passengers must be

properly restrained by fastening seat belts

at all times, whether or not a pretensioner

is equipped at their seating position, to

minimize the risk of severe injury or death

in the event of a crash.

Sit fully back in the seat; sit up straight; do

not lean forward or sideways. Adjust the

belt so the lap portion of the belt is worn

low across the pelvis, not across the waist.

Please refer to “Seat adjustment” section

and the instructions and precautions about

the seat belts in this “Seat belts and child

restraint systems” section for details on

proper seat and seat belt adjustments.

Please note that the pretensioners along

with the air bags will activate in severe

frontal crashes. They are not designed to

activate in rear impacts, roll-overs, or

minor frontal crashes. The pretensioners

can be activated only once. If the preten-

sioners are activated (that is, if the air bags

are activated), have authorised Maruti

Suzuki workshop as soon as possible.

WARNING

This section describes your MARUTI

SUZUKI vehicle’s seat belt preten-

sioner system. Read and follow all

these instructions carefully to mini-

mize your risk of severe injury or

death.

Label

EXAMPLE

2-41

BEFORE DRIVING

If the AIR BAG light on the instrument clus-

ter does not blink or come on briefly when

the ignition switch is turned to “ON” posi-

tion or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, stays on

for more than 10 seconds, or comes on

while driving, the pretensioner system or

the air bag system may not work properly.

Have both systems inspected by an autho-

rised Maruti Suzuki workshop as soon as

possible.

Service on or around the pretensioner sys-

tem components or wiring must be per-

formed only by an authorised Maruti

Suzuki workshop who is specially trained.

Improper service could result in unin-

tended activation of pretensioners or could

render the pretensioner inoperative. Either

of these two conditions may result in per-

sonal injury.

To prevent damage or unintended activa-

tion of the pretensioners, make sure that

the battery is disconnected and the ignition

switch has been in “LOCK” position or the

ignition mode has been LOCK (OFF) for at

least 90 seconds before performing any

electrical service work on your vehicle.

Do not touch pretensioner system compo-

nents or wiring. The wires are wrapped

with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the

couplers are yellow. When scrapping your

vehicle, ask your authorised Maruti Suzuki

workshop body repair shop, or scrap yard

for assistance.

Before Driving -> Seat belts and child restraint systems for Your Suzuki Ignis SUV First Generation (2000-2008)

Related Topics

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals