Seat Belt Extender
If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when the webbing is fully extended and the
ad justable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized
dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender. The Seat Belt Extender should be used only if
the existing seat belt is not long enough. When the Seat Belt Extender is not required for a
different occupant, it must be removed.
WARNING!
• ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically required in order to properly fit the original
seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt Extender if, when worn, the distance between
the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of the occupant’s body is
LESS than 6 inches.
• Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed can increase the risk of serious injury or death
in a collision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender when the lap belt is not long enough and only
use in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the Seat Belt Extender when
not needed.
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
Seat belts must be worn by all occupants in-
cluding pregnant women: the risk of injury in
the event of an accident is reduced for the
mother and the unborn child if they are wearing
a seat belt.
Position the lap belt snug and low below the
abdomen and across the strong bones of the
hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chest
and away from the neck. Never place the shoul-
der belt behind the back or under the arm.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove
slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance
of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all
size occupants, including those in child restraints.
NOTE:
These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt
still must be worn snugly and positioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags,
the pretensioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be
replaced immediately.
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts
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