2008 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK belt

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Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 48SRS driver airbag P. 77
Head restraints P. 45
Front seats P. 37
SRS side airbags ∗ P. 77
Floor mats P. 218
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 77
Security indicator∗
P. 70, 72
3-door models
Rear seats P. 40

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Seat belts P. 48
SRS driver airbag P. 77
Head restraints P. 45
Front seats P. 37
SRS side airbags ∗ P. 77
Floor mats P. 218
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 77
Security indicator∗
P. 70, 72
Power window
switches
∗ P. 63
5-door models
Rear seats P. 40
∗: If equipped

34 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Rear door child-protector lock (5-door models only)The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
nKey reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
n Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 363)
CAUTION
nTo prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
lAlways use a seat belt.
l Always lock all doors.
l Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
l Do not pull the inside handle of the front door while driving.
l Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seat.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
CAUTION
nSeat adjustment
lDo not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
l After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
n After returning the seatback
Push and pull the seatback to confirm that it is securely locked.
n Caution while driving
Never operate the seatback lock release lever.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
Folding down rear seatbacks
n Before folding down rear seatbacks
Insert the key into the hole on
the center seat belt buckle to
release tub (with hooked end),
and allow the belt to retract.
Stow the seat belt tabs in the
cover set in the roof as shown.

42 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Use the seat belt hangers to pre-
vent the belts from being tan-
gled.
n Folding down rear seatbacks (split rear seats)
LLower the head restraints to the
lowest position.
Pull the seat position adjustment
lever up. Then slide the rear seat
fully forward.
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever up and fold the seat-
back down.
Each seatback may be folded
separately.

44 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
CAUTION
nSeat adjustment
lDo not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined,
the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the
abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
l After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
n After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
l Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly rock-
ing it back and forth.
l Check that the seat belts and buckles are not twisted or caught under the
seat.
l Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
NOTICE
nStowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seat backs.
n When returning the seatback to the upright position
Do not pull the pocket that stores the seat belt comfort guide.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle.
nCorrect use of the seat belts
lExtend the shoulder belt so
that it comes fully over the
shoulder, but does not
come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoul-
der.
l Position the lap belt as low
as possible over the hips.
l Adjust the position of the
seatback. Sit up straight
and well back in the seat.
l Do not twist the seat belt.
n Fastening and releasing the seat belt
Fastening the belt
Push the tab into the buckle
until a clicking sound is heard.