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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly
fitted against your body.
& WARNING
Positioning the Lap Portion o f the
Seat Belt:
The lap portion o f the seat belt worn
too high is dangerous. In a collision,
this would concentrate the impact
force directly on the abdom inal area,
causing serious injury. Wear the lap
portion o f the belt snugly and as low
as possible.
▼ Unfastening the Seat Belt
Depress the button on the buckle.
▼ Unfastening the Lap Portion of
the Seat Belt
Insert a small object in the anchor buckle
(B) slot, such as a key.
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A CAUTION
Always unfasten the lap portion of the
belt before folding the rear-left
seatback. Leaving the lap portion of
the belt fastened could cause damage
to the seat belt, buckle and seatback.
▼ Fastening the Lap Portion of the
Seat Belt
Grasp tongue (A) and insert it into the
anchor buckle (B) until you hear a click. It
is now secure for passenger use.
NOTE
After returning the rear-left seatback to
its upright position, fasten the lap
portion of the belt.
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Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G