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1242. Rotate the thumbwheel from ª0º to ª1º (the
lowest heat level). Allow five minutes for the
heat level to stabilize.
3. If the heat level is not high enough for
comfort, select increased heat levels ª2º
through ª5º (the maximum level). Allow at
least two minutes for the heat level to stabilize
at any new level selected.
4. If the heated seat switch is not turned off (ª0º
on the thumbwheel), the seat will heat up to
the selected temperature level each time the
car is started.
NOTE:Cooling the seat down takes considerably
longer than increasing its heat level.Important Safety Belt InformationThe use of safety belts helps to restrain you and
your passengers in case of a collision. In most states
and in Canada the law requires their use.Safety belts provide best restraint when:
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the seatback is upright
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the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
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the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
q
the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
q
the knees are straight forward
To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a
warning light may come on and a chime may
sound. SeeSafety Belt Warning Light and Chimein
theInstrumentationchapter.
See the following sections in this chapter for
directions on how to properly use these safety belts.
Also seeSafety Restraints for Childrenin this
chapter for special instructions about using safety
belts for children.
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Fastening the combination lap and shoulder
belt
Fastening the rear seat lap and shoulder beltNOTE:Be sure to read and understandImportant
Safety Belt Informationin this chapter.
To adjust the lap part of the belt,pull up on the
shoulder belt until the lap belt fits snugly and as
low as possible around your hips.
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128While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its
original position to prevent it from striking you or
the vehicle.
Unfastening the lap/shoulder belts
Shoulder Belt Height AdjustmentDriver and right front passengerYou can adjust the shoulder belt height to one of
five (5) positions. To adjust, pinch the release
button (see Figures 1 and 2) and slide it up or
down until the belt rests across the middle of your
shoulder. Release the button and make sure the
adjuster is firmly in one of the five (5) positions.
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Figure 1 Ð The shoulder belt height adjuster
Figure 2 Ð The shoulder belt height adjuster
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132combination seat belt is latched into the buckle, the
cinch tongue will allow the lap portion to become
shorter, but locks the webbing in place to restrict it
from becoming longer.
Before you can reach and latch a combination lap
and shoulder belt having a cinch tongue into the
buckle, you may have to lengthen the lap belt
portion of it. To lengthen the lap belt, pull some
webbing out of the shoulder belt retractor. While
holding the webbing below the tongue, grasp the
tip (metal portion) of the tongue so that it is
parallel to the webbing and slide the tongue
upward. Provide enough lap belt length so that the
tongue can reach the buckle.
NOTE:If you grasp the tongue by the tongue
cover to lengthen the belt, the tongue cover will
grab the webbing, making it difficult to slide.
Adjusting the cinch tongue rear combination
lap and shoulder belt
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134Lap BeltsThe lap belts in the center of the front and rear
seats do not adjust automatically. You must adjust
them to fit snugly and as low as possible around
your hips. Do not wear them around your waist.
Unfastening center lap safety beltsNOTE:Be sure to read and understandImportant
Safety Belt Informationin this chapter.Pull the belt across your hips andinsert the
tongue into the correct buckleon your seat until
you hear a snap and feel it lock. Make sure the
buckle is securely fastened.
If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and tip
the belt tongue at a right angle to the belt. Pull the
belt tongue over your lap until it reaches the
buckle.
If you need to shorten the belt, pull on the loose
end of the webbing until the belt fits snugly.
To unfasten the belt,push the release button on
the buckle. This allows the tongue to unlatch from
the buckle.
Safety Belt Extension AssemblyFor some people, the safety belt may be too short
even when it is fully extended. You can add about
eight inches (20 cm) to the belt length with a
safety belt extension assembly (part number
611C22). Safety belt extensions are available at no
cost from your dealer.
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