Knowing Your Vehicle
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Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt
System
To ensure that the safety belts provide the maxi-
mum protection, please follow these instructions:
• Use the belts at all times - even on short trips.
• If the safety belt is twisted, straighten it prior to
use.
• Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away
from the belt.
• Periodically inspect belt webbing, anchors, buck-
les, and all other parts for signs of wear, and
damage. Replace damaged, excessively worn or
questionable parts immediately.
• To clean the belt webbing, use a mild soap solu-
tion recommended for cleaning upholstery or
carpets. Follow the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or dye the webbing because
this may weaken the webbing fibers and allow
them to fail when loaded in a collision.
• Do not make modifications or additions to the
safety belt.
• After wearing a safety belt, make sure it fully
retracts to the stowed position. Do not allow the
belt to get caught in the door when you close it.
To unfasten the rear lap belt:
Press the release button on buckle.
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WARNING - Center Rear
Lap Belt
A center lap belt worn too high could cause
increased injury in an accident. The lap belt
should restrain the strong bones of your
hips, not the soft tissue of your abdomen.
Be sure the lap belt is positioned snugly
around the hips, not on the waist.
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