The following explains seat belts precautions and how to fasten seat belts.
For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be used whenever the vehicle is moving.
As a reminder to the driver, the driver's seat belt warning lights will appear for approximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch ON regardless of belt fastening. If the seatbelt is not fastened, the warning chime will sound for about 6 seconds.
The following explains how to fasten and adjust the driver's seat belt.
The following explains how to fasten the passenger's and rear seat belt.
Your vehicle is equipped with driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat belts (retractor pre-tensioner and EFD (Emergency Fastening Device)).
Take the following precautions when using seat belts.
Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition, care should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hardware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors or other abuse.
You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual.