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Rear Center Seat Belt
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The rear center seat belt is a “Lap-shoul-
der belt” with a buckle, a latch plate and a
detachable connector. The buckle is
marked as “CENTER” for distinction from
the rear right seat belt buckle. The rear
center seat belt buckle and the connector
are designed so as not to allow a wrong
latch plate to be inserted.
When the rear seatback is in upright posi-
tion, keep the detachable connector
latched. Only when the rear seatback will
be folded down, unlatch the detachable
connector. To latch and unlatch the con-
nector, see “Unlatching and Latching
Detachable Connector” later in this sec-
tion.Fastening
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Before fastening the rear center belt, make
sure the detachable connector (1) is
securely latched and the webbing is not
twisted.
To fasten the belt, sit up straight and well
back in the seat, pull the latch plate (A)
across your body and press it into the
buckle (B) until you hear a “click”.
Unfastening
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To unfasten the belt, push the red
“PRESS” button on the buckle (B) and
allow the belt to retract.
(B)
(A)
(1)
(B)
Supplemental Restraint System (advanced air bags):
3, 9, 12
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Latching
To latch the connector:
1) Pull the belt out from the holder.
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2) Insert the connector latch plate (C) intothe connector (D) so as to align the tri-
angle marks until you hear a “click”.
Stowing Rear Center Lap-Shoulder
BeltBe sure to stow the belt after the belt is
retracted completely.
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To stow the belt, insert the latch plate (A)
into the slot of the holder. To pull the belt
out, simply pull the latch plate.
Seat Belt ReminderDriver’s seat belt reminder light
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Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light (if equipped)
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WARNING
Make sure the detachable connector
is securely latched and the webbing
is not twisted.
(C)
(D)
WARNING
Stow the belt end properly, or the belt
end may hit passengers in case of
vehicle bumps.
(A)
EXAMPLE
Supplemental Restraint System (advanced air bags):
3, 9, 12
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changed to “LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the
engine switch.
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder (if
equipped)
The front passenger’s seat belt reminder
will activate only when there is a passen-
ger sitting in the front seat. In some situa-
tions, however, such as when you place
heavy objects in the front seat, the seat
belt reminder can be activated as if there
were a passenger present. The front pas-
senger’s seat belt reminder works in the
same manner as the driver’s seat belt
reminder, except that it is not activated
until 10 seconds after the ignition mode is
changed to “ON” by pressing the engine
switch.
Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster
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Adjust the shoulder anchor height so that
the shoulder belt rides on the center of the
outside shoulder. To upward, slide the
anchor up. To downward, slide the anchor
down while down the lock lever. After
adjustment, make sure that the anchor is
securely locked.
Seat Belt Inspection
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Periodically inspect the seat belts to make
sure they work properly and are not dam-
aged. Check the webbing, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and guide
loops. Replace any seat belts which do not
work properly or are damaged.
WARNING
Be sure that the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned on the center of the outside
shoulder. The belt should be away
from your face and neck, but not fall-
ing off your shoulder. Misadjustment
of the belt could reduce the effective-
ness of the safety belt in a crash.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
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SUZUKI highly recommends that you use
a child restraint system to restrain infants
and small children. Many different types of
child restraint systems are available; make
sure that the restraint system you select
meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards.
All child restraint systems are designed to
be secured in vehicle seats by either seat
belts (lap belts or the lap portion of lap-
shoulder belts) or by special rigid lower
anchor bars built into the seats. Whenever
possible, SUZUKI recommends that child
restraint systems be installed on the rear
seat. According to accident statistics, chil-
dren are safer when properly restrained in
rear seating positions than in front seating
positions.
If you must use a front-facing child restraint
in the front passenger’s seat, be sure to
move the front passenger’s seat as far
back as possible.
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WARNING
Do not install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front passenger’s
seat. If the passenger’s air bag
inflates, a child in a rear-facing child
restraint could be killed or seriously
injured. The back of a rear-facing
child restraint would be too close to
the inflating air bag.
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Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat
Belts (child restraint with no top
strap)A-ELR type belt
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Install your child restraint system accord-
ing to the instructions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer. If you install
the child restraint system in the front seat,
be sure to slide the seat to the rearmost
position. After making sure that the seat
belt is securely latched:
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1) If you install the child restraint system in
the rear right or left seat, remove the
head restraint (1) or raise the head
restraint upright and make it lock at the
highest position.
WARNING
Children could be endangered in a
crash if their child restraints are not
properly secured in the vehicle.
When installing a child restraint sys-
tem, be sure to follow the instruc-
tions below. Be sure to secure the
child in the restraint system accord-
ing to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
WARNING
In an accident or sudden stop, the
rear seat armrest (if equipped) could
fall forward. If there is a child in a
rear-facing child restraint in the cen-
ter seating position, the falling arm-
rest could injure the child. Make sure
the armrest is back in the seat and
locked when not in use.
EXAMPLE
(1)
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A-ELR type belt
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A-ELR type belt
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5) Try moving the child restraint system in
all directions, to make sure it is securely
installed. If you need to tighten the belt,
pull more webbing toward the retractor.To revert from ALR to ELR
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When you unbuckle the seat belt and allow
it to retract to a certain length, the retractor
will automatically revert back to the normal
ELR mode.
WARNING
Before installing a child restraint in
the rear center seat, follow these
steps for secure installation:
Make sure the detachable connec-
tor is securely latched and the web-
bing is not twisted.
Make sure the seat belt is passed
through the seat belt guide.
EXAMPLE
Move to check
EXAMPLE
Pull to tighten
EXAMPLE
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Installation with the LATCH System
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Your vehicle is equipped with lower
anchors for securing up to one or two stan-
dard LATCH-type child restraint(s) in the
rear seats. (LATCH stands for Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children.)
The anchors are located where the rear of
the seat cushion meets the bottom of the
seatback.
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The covers marked with the child restraint
symbol as shown in the illustration indicate
the presence of lower anchors. Remove
the covers before installing the child
restraint system. Cover the lower anchors
when not in use.
NOTE:
Stow the removed covers in the glove box
or other appropriate stowage so they will
not inconvenience the occupants.
Install the LATCH-type child restraint sys-
tem according to the instructions provided
by the child restraint system manufacturer.
After installing, try moving the child
restraint system in all directions, especially
forward to make sure the flexible straps or
rigid connecting bars are securely latched
to the anchors.
Rigid lower connecting
bar typeFlexible lower connecting
strap type
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
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5) Make sure the child restraint is securely
fastened by trying to move the child
restraint system in all directions, espe-
cially forward.If your LATCH restraint has rigid lower con-
necting bars, these general instructions
apply:
1) If possible, fold the seatback rearward
for easier installation.
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2) Place the child restraint in the rear seat,
inserting the connecting bars through
the slots in the seat cushion or the slots
in the seatback bottom.
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3) Use your hands to carefully align the
connecting bar tips with the anchors.
Take care not to pinch your fingers.
WARNING
The seatback should always be
securely latched in a fairly upright
position when any type of child seat
is installed. An unlatched or reclined
seatback will reduce the intended
effectiveness of the child restraint
system.EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE