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uuSeat Belts uFastening a Seat Belt
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Fastening a Seat Belt
After adjusting a front seat to the proper  position, and while sitting upright and well 
back in the seat:
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1.Pull the seat belt out slowly.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then 
tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is 
secure.
u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or 
caught on anything.
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3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as 
possible across your hips, 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.
4. If necessary, pull up  on the belt again to 
remove any slack, then check that the belt 
rests across the center of your chest and 
over your shoulder. Th is spreads the forces 
of a...

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Safe Driving1. Pull out the seat belt’s small latch plate and 
the latch plate from each holding slot in the 
ceiling.
2. Line up the triangle  marks on the small 
latch plate and anchor buckle. Make sure 
the seat belt is not twisted. Attach the belt 
to the anchor buckle.
3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. 
Properly fasten the seat belt the same way 
you fasten the lap/shoulder seat belt.
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uuSeat Belts uFastening a Seat Belt
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If you are pregnant, the best way to prot ect yourself and your unborn child when 
driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the 
belt as low as possible across the hips.
Third row seatLatch Plate
Buckle
■Advice for Pregnant Women1 Advice for Pregnant Women
Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is 
okay for you to drive.
To reduce the risk of inju ries to both you and your 
unborn child that can...

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uuSeat Belts uSeat Belt Inspection
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Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition of  your seat belts as follows:
• Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
• Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily.
u If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only 
use a mild soap and warm water. Do  not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make 
sure the belt is completely dry  before allowing it to retract.
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Airbags
Airbag System Components
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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
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The front, front side, and side curtain 
airbags are deployed  according to the 
direction and severity of impact. Both side 
curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover. 
The airbag system includes:
aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) 
front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored 
in the center of the steering wheel; the 
front passenger’s airbag is stored in the 
dashboard. Both are marked  SRS 
AIRBAG.
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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
Safe DrivingAirbags can pose serious hazards. To do  their job, airbags must inflate with 
tremendous force. So, while airbags help sa ve lives, they can cause burns, bruises, 
and other minor injuries, sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing 
their seat belts properl y and sitting correctly.
What you should do: Always wear your seat belt  properly, and sit upright and as 
far back from the steering wheel as possi ble while allowing full control of...

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uuAirbags uTypes of Airbags
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Types of Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with four types of airbags:
• Front airbags:  Airbags in front of the driver ’s and front passenger’s seats.
• Side airbags:  Airbags in the driver’s and  front passenger’s seat-backs.
• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to -severe frontal collision to help protect 
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uuAirbags uFront Airbags (SRS)
Safe DrivingFront airbags are designed to inflate duri ng moderate-to-severe frontal collisions. 
When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control 
unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate.
A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a 
vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.
While your seat belt restrains your torso, the 
front airbag provides...