4-6 Seat and steering wheel adjustments
3 Seat belt safety
3.1 Children and infants
• When carrying children or infants, restrain them
properly. This will minimize the risk of injury in
the event of a sudden stop or accident. Never
allow children to stand or kneel on the seats. For
maximum safety, we recommend fitting and
using a restraint system that complies with Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
• The use of child and/or infant restraint systems
is mandatory in some states. Please abide by
your state’s regulations.
• Older children may sit on the regular seats and
use the regular seat belts. However, make sure
that the shoulder belts do not go across their
necks or faces.
3.2 Pregnant women
• Since a seat belt could exert undue pressure on
the abdomen in the event of an accident, preg-
nant women should consult a doctor about the
use of seat belts before riding in the vehicle.
• A pregnant woman should wear her seat belt as
low as possible across the hips, not across her
abdomen.
4Seat belt care
•
Periodically, check the action of the mechanical
parts, such as the buckles, links, and emer-
gency locking retractor (ELR) units. Check also
for any damage that could stop the seat belts
from functioning properly.
• Replace the seat belt unit if there is any mal-
function or damage.
• Replace any webbing that is cut, frayed, or oth-
erwise damaged.
• After a collision, replace any seat belts that were
in use during the collision.
• Keep sharp or other potentially damaging
objects away from the seat belts, especially the
webbing.
• Keep the seat belts clean and dry. Use a mild
soap and lukewarm water to clean seat belts.
Solvents, such as gasoline or thinner, may seri-
ously affect the strength of the webbing.
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• Never attempt to bleach or dye the seat belts, as
this could weaken them a great deal.
• Do not attempt to remove the seat belts or dis-
assemble the ELR units.
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