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Restraint Systems ” FP62 .
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 .
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Use a child restraint system that is suitable for this vehicle . Refer to “ Child Restraint Systems ” FP62 .
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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 . According to accident statistics , children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions . 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
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
The ALR mode functions as follows .
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 canceled and the ELR mode is restored .
When securing a child restraint system on the rear seats by using a seatbelt , the seatbelt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor ( ALR ) mode . For instructions on how to install the child restraint system using a seatbelt , refer to “ Installing Child Restraint Systems with ALR / ELR Seatbelt ” FP67 .
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