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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
Seat Belts And Pregnant WomenSeat belts must be worn by all occupants
including pregnant women: the risk of injury in the
event of an accident is reduced for the mother
and the unborn child if they are wearing a seat
belt.
Position the lap belt snug and low below the
abdomen and across the strong bones of the
hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chest and
away from the neck. Never place the shoulder
belt behind the back or under the arm.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front outboard seat belt system is equipped
with pretensioning devices that are designed to
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a
collision. These devices may improve the
performance of the seat belt by removing slack
from the seat belt early in a collision. Preten
-
sioners work for all size occupants, including
those in child restraints.
NOTE:
These devices are not a substitute for proper seat
belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still
must be worn snugly and positioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the
pretensioners are single use items. A deployed
pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be
replaced immediately.
Energy Management Feature
The front outboard seat belt system is equipped
with an Energy Management feature that may
help further reduce the risk of injury in the event
of a collision. The seat belt system has a retractor
assembly that is designed to release webbing in a
controlled manner.
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors
(ALR)
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions
are equipped with a Switchable Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a
child restraint system
Ú
page 170.
The figure below illustrates the locking feature for
each seating position.
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations
If the passenger seating position is equipped with
an ALR and is being used for normal usage, only
pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to
comfortably wrap around the occupant’s
mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the
ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as
the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract
completely in this case and then carefully pull out
only the amount of webbing necessary to
comfortably wrap around the occupant’s
mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle
until you hear a "click."
In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is
automatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still
retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.
Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child
WARNING!
Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could
make your injuries in a collision much worse.
You might suffer internal injuries, or you
could even slide out of the seat belt. Follow
these instructions to wear your seat belt
safely and to keep your passengers safe, too.
Position the shoulder belt across the
shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack
so that it is comfortable and not resting on
your neck. The retractor will withdraw any
slack in the shoulder belt.
Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce
the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.
Always make all seat belt height adjustments
when the vehicle is stationary.
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PowerMirrors ...................................................... 38
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........... 54
Seats......................................................... 33
Sunroof ..................................................... 57
Windows ................................................... 56
Power Seats Forward.............................................. 31, 33
Rearward ........................................... 31, 33
Recline ............................................... 31, 33
Power Supply ..............................................234
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ..............155
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................................155
Prolonged Vehicle Inactivity ......................230
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Radial Ply Tires ...........................................224
Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones ....... 4
Rear Camera ..............................................122
Rear Cross Path .........................................139
Reformulated Gasoline .............................. 239
Refueling Procedure ..................................124
Refueling The Vehicle ................................ 124
Reminder, Seat Belt ...................................152
Remote Control Starting System........................................ 23
Remote Keyless Entry .................................. 19
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .......................... 23
Remote Starting System ....................... 23, 81
Replacement Tires ..................................... 225
Reporting Safety Defects ...........................246
Restraints, Child .........................................164
Restraints, Head .......................................... 35 Rims And Tires ........................................... 216
Roll Over Warning ........................................... 3
S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................... 173
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................. 174
Safety Defects, Reporting ......................... 246
Safety Information, Tire............................. 216
Safety Tips ................................................. 173
Safety, Exhaust Gas .................................. 174
Saving Fuel ................................................ 132
Scheduled Servicing .................................. 191
Scheduled Servicing Program
(2.0L T4 MAir Engine Versions) ................ 192
Scheduled Servicing Program
(2.9L V6 Gasoline Engine Versions) ......... 194
Seat Belt Reminder ......................................71
Seat Belts.......................................... 152, 173
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................... 154Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.......................................... 154
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage.......................................... 154
Child Restraints ..................................... 164
Energy Management Feature ............... 155
Front Seat .............................................. 152
Inspection .............................................. 173
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .............. 154
Lap/Shoulder Belts ............................... 152
Pregnant Women................................... 155
Pretensioners ........................................ 155
Rear Seat ............................................... 152
Reminder ............................................... 152
Seat Belt Pretensioner .......................... 155
Untwisting Procedure ............................ 154 Seats.......................................................31, 33
Adjustment .........................................31, 33
Head Restraints ....................................... 35
Heated...................................................... 34Height Adjustment ................................... 33
Power........................................................ 33
Tilting ........................................................ 33
Security Alarm .............................................. 24
Service Assistance ..................................... 245
Service Contract......................................... 245
Service Manuals ........................................ 247
Servicing Procedures ................................. 201
Shoulder Belts............................................ 152
Signals, Turn .................................44, 74, 174
Snow Chains .............................................. 228
Snow Tires .................................................. 228
Spare Tires ........................................ 226, 227
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............................................. 99
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ......................... 102
Cancel..................................................... 100Distance Setting (ACC Only) .................. 103
Resume .................................................... 99
Set ............................................................ 99
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................... 98
Starting ....................................................... 187 Button....................................................... 22Cold Weather ........................................... 82
Remote ..................................................... 23
Starting And Operating .............................. 187
Starting Procedures ................................... 187
Starting The Engine ..................................... 81
Steering ...................................................... 235 Wheel, Heated ......................................... 30
Wheel, Tilt ................................................ 29
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