Vehicle safety controls
Care of seat belts
Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition, care should
be taken to ensure that seat belts and belt hardware are not damaged by seat hinges,
doors, or other abuse.
WARNING
• When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after the rear seatback
was folded down, be careful not to damage the seat belt webbing or buckle. Be sure
that the webbing or buckle does not get caught or pinched in the rear seat. A seat
belt with damaged webbing or buckle will not be as strong and could possible fail
during a collision or sudden stop, resulting in serious injury. If the webbing or buck
les are damaged, get them replaced immediately.
• Seat belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather.
They could burn infants and children.
Infant or small child
You should be aware of the specific requirements in your country. Child and/or infant
seats must be properly placed and installed in the rear seat.
Refer to "Child restraint system (CRS)" on page 161 .
WARNING
Every person in your vehicle needs to be properly restrained at all times, including
infants and children. Never hold a child in your arms or lap when riding in a vehicle.
The violent forces created during a crash will tear the child from your arms and throw
the child against the interior. Always use a child restraint appropriate for your child's
height and weight.
NOTE
Small children are best protected from injury in an accident when properly restrained
in the rear seat by a child restraint system that meets the requirements of the Safe
ty Standards of your country. Before buying any child restraint system, make sure
that it has label certifying that it meets Safety Standards of your country. The restraint
must be appropriate for your child's height and weight. Check the label on the child
restraint for this information. Refer to "Child restraint system (CRS)" on page 161 .
Larger children
Children who are too large for child restraint systems should always occupy the rear
seat and use the available lap/shoulder belts. The lap portion should be fastened
in such a way that it is snug on the hips and as low as possible. Periodically check
whether the belt is properly fastened. A child's squirming could put the belt out of po
sition. In the event of an accident, children are afforded the most safety when they
are restrained by a proper restraint system in the rear seat. If a larger child (over age
13) must be seated in the front seat, the child should be securely restrained by the
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