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Safety features of your vehicle Seat belts
䳜 Press the release button (1) in the
locking buckle.
When it is released, the belt should
automatically draw back into the
retractor.
If this does not happen, check the
belt to be sure it is not twisted, then
try again.
Adjusting the height of shoulder
belt
You can adjust the height of the
shoulder belt anchor to one of 4
positions for maximum comfort and
safety.
The height of the adjusting seat belt
should not be too close to your neck.
You will not be getting the most
effective protection. The shoulder
portion should be adjusted so that it
lies across your chest and midway
over your shoulder near the door
and not your neck.
To adjust the height of the seat belt
anchor, lower or raise the height
adjuster into an appropriate posi
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tion.
䳜 To raise the height adjuster, pull it
up (1).
䳜 To lower it, push it down (3) whilst
pressing the height adjuster but
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ton (2).
Release the button to lock the
anchor into position. Try sliding the
height adjuster to make sure that it
has locked into position.
Improperly positioned seat belts can
cause serious injuries in an accident.
䳜 Verify the shoulder belt anchor is
locked into position at the appro
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priate height. Never position the
shoulder belt across your neck or
face.
䳜 Failure to replace seat belts after
an accident could leave you with
damaged seat belts that will not
provide protection in the event of
another collision leading to per
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sonal injury or death. Replace
your seat belts after being in an
accident as soon as possible.