Knowing your vehicle
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Stowing the rear safety belt
The rear safety belt buckles can be
stowed in the pocket between the rear
seatback and cushion when not in use.
Proper use and care of the safety
belt system
To ensure that the safety belts provide
the maximum protection, please follow
these instructions:
• Use the belts at all times - even on
short trips.
• If the safety belt is twisted, straighten it
prior to use.
• Keep sharp edges and damaging
objects away from the belts.
• Periodically inspect belt webbing,
anchors, buckles and all other parts for
signs of wear and damage. Replace
damaged, excessively worn or ques-
tionable parts immediately.
• To clean the belt webbing, use a mild
soap solution recommended for clean-
ing upholstery or carpets. Follow the
instructions provided with the soap.
• Do not make modifications or additions
to the safety belt.
• After wearing a safety belt, make sure
it fully retracts to the stowed position.
Do not allow the belt to get caught in
the door when you close it.
WARNING - Belt cleaning
Do not bleach or dye the webbing
because this may weaken the web-
bing fibers and allow them to fail
when restraining an occupant in a
collision.
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CAUTION - Damaging rear
safety buckles
When you fold the rear seatback or
put luggage on the rear seat cush-
ion, you must insert the buckle into
the pocket in the seatback. Doing
so can prevent the buckle from
being crushed by the rear seatback
or luggage.
