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Stowing 3rd row center seat belt:
When folding down the 3rd row seat, the 3rd
center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed
position.
1. Hold the connector tongue
*1so that the
seat belt does not retract suddenly when the
tongue is released from the connector
buckle. Release the connector tongue by
inserting a suitable tool such as key
*Ainto
the connector buckle.
2. Store the seat belt tongue into the tongue holder
*Bfirst*2.
3. Store the connector tongue into the retrac- tor base
*3.
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Attaching 3rd row center seat belt:
Always be sure the 3rd center seat belt
connector tongue and connector buckle are
attached. Disconnect only when folding down
the 3rd row seat.
To connect the buckle:
1. Pull out the connector tongue from theretractor base
*1.
2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from the tongue holder
*B*2.
3. Pull the seat belt and fasten the connector buckle until it clicks
*3.
The center seat belt connector tongue and
buckle are identified by the
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Shoulder belt height adjustment (for front
seats and 2nd row seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. (See
“Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-18) .)
To adjust, push the button
*A, and then move
the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position,
so that the belt passes over the center of the
shoulder. The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off of your
shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock
the shoulder belt anchor into position.
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belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
. Periodically check to see that the seat
belt and the metal components such as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
and anchors work properly. If loose parts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt
assembly should be replaced.
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rear-facing child restraints and are at least 1
year old. Booster seats are used to help position
a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no
longer use a forward-facing child restraint.
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A booster seat should be used until the child
can pass the seat belt fit test below:
.Are the child’s back and hips against the
vehicle seatback?
. Is the child able to sit without slouching?
. Do the child’s knees bend easily over the
front edge of the seat with feet flat on the
floor?
. Can the child safely wear the seat belt (lap
belt low and snug across the hips and
shoulder belt across mid-chest and
shoulder)?
. Is the child able to use the properly adjusted
head restraint/headrest?
. Will the child be able to stay in position for
the entire ride?
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— Keep seatbacks as upright aspossible after fitting the child
restraint.
— Infants and children should al- ways be placed in an appropri-
ate child restraint while in the
vehicle.
. When the child restraint is not in
use, keep it secured with the LATCH
system or a seat belt. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose objects can
injure occupants or damage the
vehicle.