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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 ” FP59 .
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When the child restraint system is removed , make sure that the retractor is restored to the Emergency Locking Retractor ( ELR ) mode by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully .
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Refer to “ Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime ” FP151 .
& Fastening the Seatbelt
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WARNING
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. Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed . In an accident , this can increase the risk or severity of injury .
. Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your hips . In a collision , this spreads the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones instead of across the weaker abdomen .
. Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat . To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision , the front seatbacks should be
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