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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

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! Automatic/Emergency Locking Retrac-

tor (A/ELR)

Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Automatic/Emer-

gency Locking Retractor (A/ELR). The Automatic/

Emergency Locking Retractor normally functions as

an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ELR

has an additional locking mode “Automatic Locking

Retractor (ALR) mode” intended to secure a child re-

straint system. When the seatbelt is once drawn out

completely and is then retracted even slightly, the re-

tractor locks the seatbelt in that position and the seat-

belt cannot be extended. As the belt is rewinding,

clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor func-

tions as an ALR. When the seatbelt is retracted fully,

the ALR mode is released.

When securing a child restraint system on the rear

seats by the use of the seatbelt, the seatbelt must be

changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor

(ALR) mode.

When the child restraint system is removed, make

sure that the seatbelt retracts fully and the retractor re-

turned to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

mode.

For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the

ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode, see the

“Child restraint systems” section in this chapter.

! Seatbelt warning light and chime

Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning de-

vice at the driver’s seat, as required by current safety

standards.

This device causes the seatbelt warning light on the

instrument panel to light up for about six seconds

when the ignition switch is turned to “ON” to remind the

driver to wear the seatbelt. If the driver’s seatbelt is not

fastened, a warning chime sounds at the same time.

! Fastening the seatbelt

" Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In

an accident, this can increase the risk or sever-

ity of injury.

" Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your

hips. In a collision, this spreads the force of the

lap belt over stronger hip bones instead of

across the weaker abdomen.

" Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when

the occupant sits well back and upright in the

seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the

seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks

should be always used in the upright position

while the vehicle is running. If the front seat-

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