Fastening a Seat Belt

After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in the seat:

Adjusting the Seat

  1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.
  1. Insert the latch plate () into the buckle (), then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure.
    1. Make sure that the belt is not twisted or caught on anything.
  1. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips (see illustration), then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.
  2. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the centre of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

To release the belt, push the red PRESS button and then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted completely.

When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is properly stowed so that it will not get caught in the closing door.

If the seat belt appears to be locked in a fully retracted position, firmly pull out on the shoulder belt once, then push it back in.
Then, smoothly pull it out of the retractor and fasten. If you are unable to release the seat belt from a fully retracted position, do not allow anyone to sit in the seat, and take your vehicle to a dealer for repair.

About Your Seat Belts

No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not appear to be working correctly.
Using a seat belt that is not working properly may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

WARNING

Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

Never insert any foreign objects into the buckle or retractor mechanism.

Putting the front seat’s seat belt through the strap makes it easier to use the seat belt.
Do not use the strap if the front seat is to be adjusted to where the strap would be further back than the pillar.
If the seat belt does not roll back up properly, do it manually by hand.
Do not apply strong pressure to the strap when operating the seat-back, or when accessing or exiting the rear seats.

  • Strap

Advice for Pregnant Women

Consider alternative:

If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt. When positioning the seat belt, wear the shoulder belt section across the chest, avoiding the abdomen, and keep the lap belt portion as low as possible across the hips (see illustration).

Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is okay for you to drive.

To reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by an inflating front airbag:
  1. When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle.
  2. When sitting in the front passenger’s seat, adjust the seat as far back as possible.