restrain the seat and seat belt in case of an accident
or sudden stop.
IMPORTANT: Seat belts and tethers have a fi-
nite life which may be much shorter than the life
of the vehicle. Regular inspections and replace-
ment as needed are the only assurance of ad-
equate seat belt security over the life of the
vehicle.
Seat Belt Inspection
WARNING
Inspect and maintain seat belts. When any part of
a seat belt system needs replacement, the entire
seat belt must be replaced, both retractor and
buckle side. Any time a vehicle is involved in an
accident, and the seat belt system was in use,
the entire vehicle seat belt system must be re-
placed before operating the vehicle. Do not at-
tempt to modify the seat belt system; doing so
could change the effectiveness of the system.
Failure to replace worn or damaged seat belts, or
making any modifications to the system, may re-
sult in personal injury or death.
Inspect the seat belts and tether belts (if so
equipped).
1.
Check the web for fraying, cuts, extreme dirt and
dust, or for severe fading from exposure to sun-
light, especially near the buckle latch plate and in
the D-loop guide area.
2.
Check operation of the buckle, latch, Komfort
Latch or Sliding Komfort Latch (if equipped), web
retractor, and upper seat belt mount on the door
pillar. Check all visible components for wear or
damage.
3.
Check the seat belt and tether belt connection
points and tighten any that are loose.
Seat Belt Operation
Three-Point Seat Belt With Komfort Latch
or Sliding Komfort Latch
NOTE: For vehicles not equipped with the Kom-
fort Latch or the Sliding Komfort Latch, see the
seat belt operation under the heading "Three-
Point Seat Belt."
WARNING
Wear three-point seat belts only as described
below. Three-point seat belts are designed to be
worn by one person at a time. In case of an acci-
dent or sudden stop, personal injury or death
could result from misuse.
Fasten the seat belts before driving. Fastening a
three-point seat belt while driving creates a haz-
ard.
When engaged and used properly, the Komfort Latch
(
Fig. 6.8) and the Sliding Komfort Latch (Fig. 6.9)
introduce a small amount of slack into the seat belt,
resulting in a more comfortable ride.
1.
Slowly pull the latch end of the three-point seat
belt out of the retractor and pull it across your
lap (from outboard to inboard) far enough to en-
gage the buckle. If the retractor locks too soon,
allow the belt to retract slightly, then slowly pull it
out again. See
Fig. 6.10.
2.
Fasten the three-point seat belt by pushing the
latch into the buckle. Listen for an audible click.
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A
B
A. Disengaged B. Engaged
Fig. 6.8, Komfort Latch
Seats and Restraints
6.8
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