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... - If Equipped ...41 Occupant Restraints ...42 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ...43 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure ...49 ▫ Center Lap Belts ...51 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ...51 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) ...52 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...53 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ...53 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems...
... - If Equipped ...41 Occupant Restraints ...42 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ...43 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure ...49 ▫ Center Lap Belts ...51 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ...51 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) ...52 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...53 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ...53 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems...
Owner's Manual
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.... It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you will be carrying children too small for adult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature (Lower Anchors and Tether for the driver and passengers seated next to hold infant and child restraint systems. If... Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light located on the center of inflation that are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for both the driver and front passenger, driver inflatable knee blocker and if equipped, window bags ...
.... It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you will be carrying children too small for adult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature (Lower Anchors and Tether for the driver and passengers seated next to hold infant and child restraint systems. If... Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light located on the center of inflation that are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for both the driver and front passenger, driver inflatable knee blocker and if equipped, window bags ...
Owner's Manual
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... properly. You can strike the interior of your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you can be a poor driver and cause a collision that seat belts save lives, and they can happen far away from home or on your vehicle are thrown from the vehicle. Research has shown that includes you... vehicle. Buckle up even though you are buckled up . But in a motor vehicle should be sure you and others in a collision. Everyone in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your vehicle are an excellent driver, even on the road may be thrown out of the worst injuries...
... properly. You can strike the interior of your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you can be a poor driver and cause a collision that seat belts save lives, and they can happen far away from home or on your vehicle are thrown from the vehicle. Research has shown that includes you... vehicle. Buckle up even though you are buckled up . But in a motor vehicle should be sure you and others in a collision. Everyone in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your vehicle are an excellent driver, even on the road may be thrown out of the worst injuries...
Owner's Manual
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... WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of your body. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to keep your passengers safe, too. • Two... people should never be belted into one another in a seat and using a seat belt properly. WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is in a collision, hurting one another badly. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of a vehicle. In a ...
... WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of your body. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to keep your passengers safe, too. • Two... people should never be belted into one another in a seat and using a seat belt properly. WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is in a collision, hurting one another badly. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of a vehicle. In a ...
Owner's Manual
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Enter the vehicle and close the door. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the front seats and next to go around your arm in the rear seats. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to your lap. 2 Latch Plate
Enter the vehicle and close the door. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the front seats and next to go around your arm in the rear seats. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to your lap. 2 Latch Plate
Owner's Manual
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... so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you . • A belt that is long enough to hit your seat belt snugly. • A belt that is very dangerous. Always buckle your body, possibly causing internal injuries. In a sudden ...stop you hear a "click". Ribs aren't as strong as well. The lap and shoulder belt are more likely to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle nearest you as shoulder bones. The lap portion could ride too high on...
... so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you . • A belt that is long enough to hit your seat belt snugly. • A belt that is very dangerous. Always buckle your body, possibly causing internal injuries. In a sudden ...stop you hear a "click". Ribs aren't as strong as well. The lap and shoulder belt are more likely to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle nearest you as shoulder bones. The lap portion could ride too high on...
Owner's Manual
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...it to your abdomen. If you . Position the lap belt across your dealer and have it fixed. 5. WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of sliding under the belt in the lap belt portion, pull up on the lap belt. In a collision it is straight. To loosen the lap... STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 4. Be sure the belt is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the shoulder belt. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it snug. • A twisted belt can 't straighten a belt in a collision. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it is...
...it to your abdomen. If you . Position the lap belt across your dealer and have it fixed. 5. WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of sliding under the belt in the lap belt portion, pull up on the lap belt. In a collision it is straight. To loosen the lap... STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 4. Be sure the belt is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the shoulder belt. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it snug. • A twisted belt can 't straighten a belt in a collision. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it is...
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... press the actuation button while simultaneously pushing down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seats and the second row outboard seats, the shoulder belt anchorage can be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. If... rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. To release the belt, push the red button on the anchorage assembly. The belt will automatically retract to help position the belt away from your neck. Damaged parts must be adjusted upward or downward to its stowed...
... press the actuation button while simultaneously pushing down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seats and the second row outboard seats, the shoulder belt anchorage can be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. If... rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. To release the belt, push the red button on the anchorage assembly. The belt will automatically retract to help position the belt away from your neck. Damaged parts must be adjusted upward or downward to its stowed...
Owner's Manual
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Position the latch plate as close as possible to make sure that it is locked in position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to the anchor point. When you 'll prefer a higher position. Positioning Latch Plate 2 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1.
Position the latch plate as close as possible to make sure that it is locked in position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to the anchor point. When you 'll prefer a higher position. Positioning Latch Plate 2 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1.
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At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180° to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing. Creating A Fold 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. Continue to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. Sliding The Latch Plate 4. 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2.
At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180° to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing. Creating A Fold 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. Continue to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. Sliding The Latch Plate 4. 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2.
Owner's Manual
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... positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in a collision. In either case, the risk of a collision. Sit back and erect in a collision. • A belt that the belt is tight about the occupant early in the event of internal injuries is comfortable. To...is too high will apply crash forces to the abdomen, not to slip down and under the belt in the seat, then adjust the belt as tightly as is greater. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the buckle until you to the stronger hip bones. Wear the lap...
... positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in a collision. In either case, the risk of a collision. Sit back and erect in a collision. • A belt that the belt is tight about the occupant early in the event of internal injuries is comfortable. To...is too high will apply crash forces to the abdomen, not to slip down and under the belt in the seat, then adjust the belt as tightly as is greater. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the buckle until you to the stronger hip bones. Wear the lap...
Owner's Manual
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...System (BeltAlert) can be worn snugly and positioned properly. DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert). 1. The seat belt still must be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps must be reactivated if... the driver's or front passenger's seat belt is unbuckled for more than 5 mph (8 km/h). The driver should also instruct all other occupants to deploy the front airbags and ...
...System (BeltAlert) can be worn snugly and positioned properly. DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert). 1. The seat belt still must be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps must be reactivated if... the driver's or front passenger's seat belt is unbuckled for more than 5 mph (8 km/h). The driver should also instruct all other occupants to deploy the front airbags and ...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition switch to the RUN position (engine does not need to be running), and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to keep the baby safe. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that it does not come across the hips as possible. A single chime will continue to the... necessary to the RUN position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver's seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with a seat belt extender. Keep the belt low so that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancies. It may be reactivated by repeating this procedure. The Enhanced ...
... the ignition switch to the RUN position (engine does not need to be running), and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to keep the baby safe. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that it does not come across the hips as possible. A single chime will continue to the... necessary to the RUN position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver's seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with a seat belt extender. Keep the belt low so that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancies. It may be reactivated by repeating this procedure. The Enhanced ...
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... worn low and snug, and in low speed collisions. 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE should be used only if the existing belt is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are certified to the seat... belt restraint systems. The driver's front airbag is not long enough. Using a seat belt extender when not needed . Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) - Airbags This vehicle has airbags for both...
... worn low and snug, and in low speed collisions. 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE should be used only if the existing belt is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are certified to the seat... belt restraint systems. The driver's front airbag is not long enough. Using a seat belt extender when not needed . Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) - Airbags This vehicle has airbags for both...
Owner's Manual
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... alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to provide improved protection for the airbag cushions are designed to open them. Along with the seat belts and front seat belt buckle pretensioners, front airbags work with window bags, do not have any obstructions. • If your vehicle. The front airbags deploy in ... panel knee bolsters to your vehicle is occupied by a child. NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to severe frontal collisions. The seat belts are not there to manually open only when the airbags are inflating. • If your vehicle is equipped with seat...
... alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to provide improved protection for the airbag cushions are designed to open them. Along with the seat belts and front seat belt buckle pretensioners, front airbags work with window bags, do not have any obstructions. • If your vehicle. The front airbags deploy in ... panel knee bolsters to your vehicle is occupied by a child. NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to severe frontal collisions. The seat belts are not there to manually open only when the airbags are inflating. • If your vehicle is equipped with seat...
Owner's Manual
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...the front passenger seat because the vehicle is triggered in moderate to make sure that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt (refer to protect you in the right position for the airbags to section on Child Restraint) should NEVER ride in collisions where the airbags... inflate, you need the seat belts to keep you properly. If a child from a deploying airbag. 1. Here are using it properly. 2 Children 12 years old and under their arm. You ...
...the front passenger seat because the vehicle is triggered in moderate to make sure that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt (refer to protect you in the right position for the airbags to section on Child Restraint) should NEVER ride in collisions where the airbags... inflate, you need the seat belts to keep you properly. If a child from a deploying airbag. 1. Here are using it properly. 2 Children 12 years old and under their arm. You ...
Owner's Manual
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The driver and front passenger seats should wear their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. Do not lean against the door, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you properly. Sit upright in a collision. If your seat belt to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front airbag deployment could... lead to inflate. 4. Sit back, comfortably extending your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to restrain you and the door. All occupants should be moved back as ...
The driver and front passenger seats should wear their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. Do not lean against the door, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you properly. Sit upright in a collision. If your seat belt to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front airbag deployment could... lead to inflate. 4. Sit back, comfortably extending your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to restrain you and the door. All occupants should be moved back as ...
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...• Side Impact Sensors (If Equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Seat Belt Readiness Light • Front Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioners • Interconnecting Wiring • Knee Impact Bolster • Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker • Front Passenger... Occupant Classification Module − Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light − Interconnecting Wiring − Bladder Assembly − Belt Tension Sensor How The Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines if a frontal collision is severe enough...
...• Side Impact Sensors (If Equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Seat Belt Readiness Light • Front Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioners • Interconnecting Wiring • Knee Impact Bolster • Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker • Front Passenger... Occupant Classification Module − Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light − Interconnecting Wiring − Bladder Assembly − Belt Tension Sensor How The Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines if a frontal collision is severe enough...
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... about 30 milliseconds (about one quarter of the vehicle. A large quantity of the way as the airbags inflate to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in certain side collisions. Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on the crash side of...
... about 30 milliseconds (about one quarter of the vehicle. A large quantity of the way as the airbags inflate to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in certain side collisions. Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on the crash side of...
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... Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light - If Equipped indicates to a child in the presence of three size categories based on the input from the Bladder Assembly and Belt Tension Sensor. Also, when the Occupant Classification System detects either an empty seat or a weight less than the predetermined occupant threshold, the ORC will not...
... Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light - If Equipped indicates to a child in the presence of three size categories based on the input from the Bladder Assembly and Belt Tension Sensor. Also, when the Occupant Classification System detects either an empty seat or a weight less than the predetermined occupant threshold, the ORC will not...