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To buckle:
Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle (buckle for rear seats) until a distinct snapping
sound is heard. The seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt
is not pulled out too far. The retractor will lock up as follows:
if the belt is pulled out rapidly
during braking and acceleration
if the vehicle is leaning excessively
when driving in turns
For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident, it must be worn correctly. When wearing
the seat belt remember:
The belt should not be twisted or turned.
The lap belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen).
The shoulder section of the front seat belts adjusts automatically to the driver's height.
Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are taut.
Before exiting the car, check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled.
If necessary, guide the belt back into the retractor slot.
NOTE: Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage.
WARNING! Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a
detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision. The seat back should not be
tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function properly.
Spool-out
To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt buckle (except for the driver's belt) is equipped with a locking
mechanism to help keep the lap section of the seat belt taut. Please refer to page 12 for more information on this
function. WARNING! Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also
recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear with the seat belt properly fastened.
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Chapter 3 - Body and interior
pg. 41 Body and interior
Body and interior
The seats, sun roof, mirrors, etc. are described on the following pages.
Page No.
Subject
pg. 42Keys
pg. 43
Doors and locks
pg. 44
Remote keyless entry system
pg. 45
Alarm
pg. 47
Trunk/tailgate
pg. 48
Child safety locks
pg. 49-50
Front seats
pg. 50
Rear/side view mirrors
pg. 51
Interior lights, Vanity mirror
pg. 52
Sun roof
pg. 53
Hood
pg. 54
Storage compartments
pg. 55
Trunk light, Spare tire, Jack
pg. 56
Cargo space lighting, Spare tire, Jack (wagon)
pg. 57
Folding rear seat (sedan)
pg. 58-59
Folding rear seat (wagon)
pg. 59
Removing seat cushions
pg. 60
Concealed storage bin/Bumper cover (wagon), Avoiding battery drain
pg. 61
Luggage net/Side cargo net (wagon)
pg. 62
Securing cargo
pg. 63
Folding front seat, Long load storage
pg. 42 Keys
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WARNING! The doors should not be locked while driving. In case of an accident, this may hinder rapid access to
the occupants of the vehicle. (Also see information on "Child safety locks".)
Central locking button (on both front doors)
Central locking button
The central locking buttons on both front door armrests can be used to lock or unlock all doors and trunk/tailgate and
set the alram if your car is so equipped. This switch functions even if a door/trunk/tailgate is open.
Lock: Press the left side of the button
Unlock: Press the right side of the button
NOTE: To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the car, the central locking system is designed to unlock the
doors immediately if the key is left in the ignition switch and the car is locked using the lock button on the door. A
sound from the lock will be audible at this time.
Please note that this function will not unlock the doors if the engine is running. pg. 44 Remote keyless entry system
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