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B150B01Y-GAT Infant or Small ChildSome countries require the use of child restraint
systems for infants and small children. Whetherthis is required by law or not, it is stronglyrecommended that a child restraint seat or infantrestraint system be used for infants or smallchildren weighing less than 18 kilograms (40pounds). NOTE: Small children are best protected in an acci-
dent when properly restrained by a childrestraint system. B150C02A-AAT Larger ChildrenChildren who are too large for child restraint systems should always occupy the rear seat anduse the available lap/shoulder belts. The lapportion should be fastened snug on the hips andas low as possible. Check belt fit periodically. Achild's squirming could put the belt out of posi-tion. Children are afforded the most safety in theevent of an accident when they are restrained bya proper restraint system in the rear seat. If alarger child (over age 13) must be seated in thefront seat, the child should be securely restrainedby the available lap/shoulder belt and the seatshould be placed in the rearmost position. Chil-dren under the age of 13 should be restrainedsecurely in the rear seat. NEVER place a childunder the age of 13 in the front seat. NEVERplace a rear facing child seat in the front seat ofa vehicle.
B150E01A-AAT Injured Person A seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. When this is neces-sary, you should consult a physician for recom-mendations. B150F01A-AAT One Person Per Belt Two people (including children) should never attempt to use a single seat belt. This couldincrease the severity of injuries in case of anaccident. B150G01A-AAT Do Not Lie DownTo reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident and to achieve maximum effectivenessof the restraint system, all passengers should besitting up and the front seats should be in anupright position when the car is moving. A seatbelt cannot operate properly if the person is lyingdown in the rear seat or if the front seat is in areclined position.
B150D01A-AAT Pregnant WomenThe use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women to lessen the chance of injury inan accident. When a seat belt is used, the lap beltportion should be placed as low and snugly aspossible on the hips, not across the abdomen.For specific recommendations, consult a physi-cian.
WARNING:Sitting in a reclined position or lying downwhen your vehicle is in motion can be dan-gerous. Even if you buckle up, your seat beltscan't do their job when you're reclined.The shoulder belt can't do its job because itwon't be against your body. Instead, it will bein front of you. In a crash you could go into itwith great force, receiving serious neck orother injuries.The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crashthe belt could go up over your abdomen. Thebelt forces would be applied there, not at yourstrong pelvic bones.This could cause serious internal injuries.For proper protection when the vehicle is inmotion, have the seatback upright. Then sitwell back in the seat and wear your seat beltproperly. See page 1-21. B160A01A-AAT CARE OF SEAT BELTS Seat belt systems should never be disassem- bled or modified. In addition, care should betaken to assure that seat belts and belt hardwareare not damaged by seat hinges, doors or otherabuse. WARNING: When you return the rear seatback to itsupright position after the rear seatback wasfolded down, be careful not to damage theseat belt webbing or buckle. Be sure that thewebbing or buckle does not get caught orpinched in the rear seat.
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B100A01HP-EAT SEAT WARMER (Not all models) The seat warmer is provided to warm the front
seats during cold weather. With the ignition key in the "ON" position, push either of the switchesto warm the driver's seat or the passenger'sseat.
During mild weather or under conditions where
the operation of the seat warmer is not needed,keep the switches in the "OFF" position.
o The seat warmer will not operate if ambient temperature is higher than 98.6 ± 37.4°F (37 ± 3°C).
o If the seat warmer doesn't work when ambi- ent temperature is lower than 82.4 ± 37.4°F(28 ± 3.5°C), it must be checked by autho-rized dealer.
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B090A01HP-EAT REAR SEAT Adjustable Headrests Headrests are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries. To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, push it down while pressing the lock knob. WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the top of the headrest is at the sameheight as the top of the occupant's ears.
The use of a cushion that holds the bodyaway from the seatback is not recom-mended.
o Do not operate vehicle with the head- rests removed as severe injury to anoccupant may occur in the event of anaccident. Headrests may provide protec-tion against severe neck injuries whenproperly adjusted. B090C01HP-GAT Adjusting Seatback Angle To recline the seatback, push the seatback folding lever toward the headrest, and release itafter the desired seatback angle is achieved. When you recline the seatback to desired posi- tion, always be sure it has locked into position.
Seatback folding lever
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Lock
Knob
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1- 20 B230A03P-EAT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMChildren riding in the car should sit in the rear seat and must always be restrained to minimizethe risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop orsudden manoeuvre. According to accident sta-tistics, children are safer when properly re-strained in the rear seats than in the front seat.Larger children should use one of the seat beltsprovided. You are required by law to use safety restraints for children. If small children ride in your vehicleyou must put them in a child restraint system(safety seat). Children could be injured or killed in a crash if their restraints are not properly secured. Forsmall children and babies, a child seat or infantseat must be used. Before buying a particularchild restraint system, make sure it fits your carseat and seat belts, and fits your child. Followall the instructions provided by the manufac-turer when installing the child restraint system.
There will be an audible "click" when the tab
locks in the buckle. The seat belt automaticallyadjusts to the proper length only after the lapbelt is adjusted manually so that it fits snuglyaround your hips. If you lean forward in a slow,easy motion, the belt will extend and let youmove around. If there is a sudden stop orimpact, the belt will lock into position. It will alsolock if you try to lean forward too quickly.
WARNING:
o When using the rear seat centre belt, you must lock all metal tabs and buckles. Ifany metal tab or buckle is not locked, itwill increase the chance of injury in theevent of collision.
o Never unlock the metal tab (a) and the buckle (b) with the following exceptions.
(1) In case of folding rear seatbacks down.
B220A02HP (2) If transporting an object on the rear
seat may cause damage to the rear seat centre belt.
o Lock the metal tab (a) and the buckle (b) immediately after folding rear seatbacksup.
o To disconnect the metal tab (c) from the buckle (d), insert a sharp-ended tool intothe groove located on the buckle (d).
B220C01A-EAT To Release the Seat Belt When you want to release the seat belt, press
the button in the locking buckle. WARNING: The centre belt latching mechanism is differ-ent from those for the rear seat shoulderbelts. When fastening the rear seat shoulderbelts or the rear seat centre belt, make sure
B220D01HP-1 they are inserted into the correct buckles to obtain maximum protection from the seatbelt system and assure proper operation.