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Seatbelts
child restraint systems ) in the REAR seats at all times .
NEVER INSTALL A CHILD RE- STRAINT SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PASSENGER ’ S SEAT . DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD ’ S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG .
According to accident statistics , children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions . For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system , refer to “ Child restraint systems ” FP65 .
This vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module , which will record whether the seatbelt is in use by the front passenger when an SRS frontal , side or curtain airbag deploys .
If a child is too big for a child restraint system , the child should sit in the rear seat and be restrained using the seatbelts . Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat .
If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses the face or neck , move the child closer to
the belt buckle to help provide a good shoulder belt fit . Care must be taken to securely place the lap belt as low as possible on the hips and not on the child ’ s waist . If the shoulder portion of the belt cannot be properly positioned , a child restraint system should be used . Never place the shoulder belt under the child ’ s arm or behind the child ’ s back .
! Expectant mothers
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Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts . They should consult their doctor for specific recommendations . The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips , not over the waist .
& Emergency Locking Retractor ( ELR )
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The driver ’ s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Retractor ( ELR ).
The emergency locking retractor allows normal body movement but the retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop , impact or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor .
& Automatic Locking Retractor / Emergency Locking Retractor ( ALR / ELR )
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Each passenger ’ s seatbelt has an Automatic Locking Retractor / Emergency Locking Retractor ( ALR / ELR ). The Automatic Locking Retractor / Emergency Locking Retractor normally functions as an Emergency Locking Retractor ( ELR ). The ALR / ELR has an additional locking mode “ Automatic Locking Retractor ( ALR ) mode ” intended to secure a child restraint system . When the seatbelt is once drawn out completely and is then retracted even slightly , the retractor locks the seatbelt in that position and the seatbelt cannot be extended . As the belt is rewinding , clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor functions as an ALR . When the seatbelt is retracted fully , the ALR mode is released .
When securing a child restraint system on