Get Passenger Restraint Systems -> Seat belts Guide for Toyota Avensis 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2009)

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Seat belts ÿ

ÿ Instructions for

the use of seat belts

Arm rest

Toyota strongly recommends that the driver and all

passengers in the vehicle wear seat belts at all times

while driving.

Failure to do so may increase the possibility and/or

severity of personal injury in the event of an accident.

Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts for adults, large

enough to use.

Child. Use an appropriate child restraint system to

restrain the child until the child is old enough to use seat

belts in the vehicle. Toyota recommends using a child

restraint system that complies with "EEC No. 44". Details

- see "Seating in children" on page 101 in this chapter.

To use the armrest, pull out the armrest as shown.

If a child is too large for a child restraint system, they

should sit in the back seat and must be properly

restrained by the vehicle's seat belt. According to

accident statistics, it is safer to seat and buckle a child in

the back seat than in the front.

If the child must sit in the front seat, he should be

properly fastened with a seat belt. If the seat belts are

not used correctly in an accident, the child could be killed

or seriously injured by the force of the rapid inflation of

the airbag.

Do not allow any child to stand or kneel anywhere in the

back or front seat.

An unrestrained child is at risk of death or serious injury

in the event of emergency braking or an accident. Also,

don't let the baby sit on your lap. Holding the baby in

your arms will not provide sufficient protection.

Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends using a seat

belt. Contact your doctor for special recommendations.

The lap belt should be fastened securely, and should be

placed as low as possible over the hips, not across the

abdomen.

Injured person. Toyota recommends using a seat belt.

Depending on the type of injury, ask your doctor about

special recommendations.

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If there are safety belt regulations in your country,

contact any authorized Toyota dealer or service center

or another properly qualified and equipped professional

as soon as possible for their replacement or installation.

• Keep belts clean and dry. If you need

to clean it, use a mild soapy solution

or lukewarm water. Never use or allow

bleaching agents, dyes or abrasive

cleaners to come into contact with the

belts - they can seriously damage the

belts. (See "Cleaning the interior" on

page 349 in Chapter 5.)

WARNING

When driving, people in their seats should be

properly fastened with a seat belt. Otherwise,

they run the risk of serious physical injury or

death in the event of sudden braking or an

accident.

• Replace the seat belt unit (including

screws) if the belt has been used in a

severe impact. The entire unit should

be replaced even if damage is not

visible.

Observe the following when using seat belts:

• Only use one belt for one person at a

time. Do not use one belt for two or

more people, including children.

• Avoid tilting the backrest more than

necessary. Seat belts provide maximum

protection in the event of a frontal or

rear impact if the driver and passenger

sit upright in the seats and lean against

the backrest.

If you are leaning back, the lap portion of the

seat belt may slip over your hips and exert a

restraining force directly on your abdomen, or

your neck may come into contact with the

shoulder portion of the seat belt. The more the

seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or

injury in a frontal collision.

• Be careful not to damage the fabric of

the belts or its solid parts.

Be careful not to get the belts caught or pinched

between the seats and/or the doors.

• Inspect the seat belt system regularly.

Check for tears, wear and loose parts.

Damaged parts should be replaced.

Do not disassemble or modify the seat belt

system.

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– Fastening with front and rear

seat belts

WARNING

Tongue

• After inserting the tab into the buckle, make

sure that the tab is locked in the buckle and

that the belt is not twisted.

• Do not insert coins, paper clips, etc. into the

buckle, as these may prevent the tongue

from connecting properly with the buckle.

Buckle

• If the seat belt does not function normally,

immediately contact any authorized Toyota

dealer or service center, or another properly

qualified and equipped professional.

Adjust the seat as needed, sit up straight and lean

against the backrest. Fasten the seat belt by pulling

it out of the retractor and inserting its tab into the

buckle.

Do not use this seat until the seat belt has been

repaired, as it cannot protect an adult passenger

or your child from injury.

You will hear a click when the tab engages the buckle.

The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size

and seat position.

In the event of a sudden stop or impact, the belt will be

jammed by the retractor. The belt can also get stuck if

you lean forward too quickly. A slow, smooth movement

will allow the belt to be pulled out and you can then

move freely.

When the rear seat belt is fully extended and then

retracted slightly, the belt is locked in this position and

cannot be extended. This function is used to securely

attach the child restraint system. (Details - see "Child

Restraints" on page 101 in this chapter.)

To release the belt again, retract it fully and then pull it

out once more.

If the belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, pull the

belt firmly and then release it. After that, the belt can

easily be pulled out of the winder.

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Pull up

Too high

Set as low as possible

over the hips

Adjust the position of the lumbar and

shoulder belts.

Seat belts with adjustable shoulder

attachment ÿ

Position the lap belt as low as possible across

your hips - not across your stomach, then pull

the shoulder belt up through the buckle to tighten

it to a snug fit.

Adjust the position of the shoulder strap

according to your size.

Up: Move the handle up.

Down: Press the release button and slide the

handle down.

WARNING

After setting, make sure that the handle is

secured in the set position.

• Both high lap belts and loose belts can

cause serious injury due to under-

sliding under the lap belt in the event

of a crash or other unintentional event.

Keep the lap belt positioned as low

over the hips as possible.

WARNING

Always make sure the shoulder strap goes

over the middle of your shoulder. The belt

should not go over the neck, but also

should not fall from the shoulder. Failure to

follow these instructions could reduce the

effectiveness of the protection and could

result in death or serious injury in the event of an accid

• Do not place the shoulder belt under yours

shoulder.

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To release the belt, press the release button on the

Make sure that the shoulder belt passes through the

guide when using the rear outboard seat belt.

buckle and let the belt wind up.

If the belt does not wind smoothly, pull it out and check that

it is not folded or twisted. Then make sure it stays untwisted

when winding.

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