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Occupant safety
Enhanced seat belt reminder system
When the engine is started, the seat belt
telltale < will always illuminate
for 6 seconds to remind you and your
passenger to fasten your seat belts.
If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
when the engine is started, an additional
warning chime will also sound for a maxi-
mum of 6 seconds or until the driver’s seat
belt is fastened.
If after these 6 seconds, the driver’s or the
passenger’s seat belt (with the passenger
seat occupied) are not fastened with both
doors closed,
ț the seat belt telltale < remains illu-
minated for as long as either the driv-
er’s or passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened.
ț and if the vehicle speed once exceeds
15 mph (25 km/h), the seat belt
telltale < starts flashing and a
warning chime sounds with increasing
intensity for a maximum of 60 seconds
or until both the driver’s and
passenger’s seat belt are fastened.
If the driver’s or the passenger’s seat
belt remains unfastened after
60 seconds, the warning chime stops
sounding. The seat belt telltale <
stops flashing but continues to be
illuminated.
The seat belt telltale < will only go out
if both the driver’s and the passenger’s
seat belt (with the passenger seat occu-
pied) are fastened, or the vehicle is stand-
ing still and a door is opened.
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (
୴ page 351).
ț Seat belts should not be worn twisted.
In a crash, you would not have the full
width of the seat belt to manage impact
forces. The twisted seat belt against
your body could cause injuries.
ț Pregnant women should also always use
a lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion
should be positioned as low as possible
on the hips to avoid any possible
pressure on the abdomen.
ț Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
ț When using a seat belt to secure infant
or toddler restraints or children in
booster seats, always follow the child
seat manufacturer’s instructions.
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