Passive Restraint System (Motorized Seat Belts)

The Passive Restraint System operates electrically. The system restrains the driver and front seat passenger in the vehicle through the use of the shoulder belt, the lap belt and knee bolsters.

The lap safety belt is to be manually connected by the driver/passenger and should always be worn with the shoulder belt. Be sure the lap belt is on your hips as low as possible.

After entering the vehicle and closing the door, turn ignition switch to the ON position. A motor will cause the shoulder belt to slide along a drive belt track starting at the front body A-pillar.





The shoulder belt warning indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (symbol) will illuminate for four to eight seconds. In the unlikely event the shoulder belt should stall before it reaches the B-pillar, the indicator lamp will begin to flash after nine seconds and will continue flashing until the shoulder belt is in its locked position in the B-pillar. If the indicator lamp continues flashing, operate the manual override system before driving the vehicle.









The shoulder belt will automatically adjust itself to allow comfort and freedom of movement by the occupant. It will lock tight only on extremely hard braking hard cornering, or impacts of approximately 3 km/h (5 mph) or more.

When the ignition is in any position and the door is opened, the shoulder belt will move forward to the A-pillar. This will allow ample room for either the driver or passenger to exit the vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not use the belt as an assist handle when entering or exiting the vehicle.

Driver's Side Label:

Passenger's Side Label:

Important For Your Safety
Before driving the vehicle, read the label on the back of the sun visor.

NOTE: If door is ajar the shoulder belt will remain in the forward position at the A-pillar. The door ajar indicator lamp located in the instrument panel will illuminate until the door is fully closed.

WARNING: THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNLESS ALL DOORS ARE FULLY CLOSED AND THE SHOULDER BELTS ARE IN THE LOCKED POSITION ON THE B-PILLAR.





Emergency Release Levers

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE UNTIL BOTH EMERGENCY RELEASE LEVERS LOCATED IN THE FLOOR CONSOLE ARE IN THE DOWN POSITION, IN ORDER FOR THE SHOULDER BELTS TO PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS.





If either of the emergency release levers is in the raised position, the indicator lamp located in the instrument cluster and the lamp in the console will flash and the warning chime will make a continuous, audible signal until the release levers are pushed down.





In the event of an accident, the shoulder belt retractor is designed to lock up in order to protect the occupants and may remain locked up after the accident. If this occurs, lift the emergency release lever located on the center floor console for the occupant to exit the vehicle.

WARNING: AFTER AN ACCIDENT, HAVE THE BELT SYSTEM INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN TO VERIFY IT IS IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.





Manual Override System
If the shoulder belt does not move or stops before reaching the B-pillar position, perform the following steps before driving the vehicle:
1. Turn ignition key to the OFF position.
2. Open and close door(s).
Make sure door is fully closed.
3. Turn ignition key to the ON position.
4. If the shoulder belt still does not move to B-pillar, then using a coin or screwdriver, remove cover at lower end of B-pillar interior trim panel and turn override knob clockwise to move shoulder belt manually until it stops at the B-pillar position.
5. If the belt does not move to the B-pillar, the belt may be broken or the motor drive gear stripped. Grasp the belt and pull it toward the B-pillar while turning the knob on the motor clockwise. This should move the belt to the lowest position on the B-pillar. (This will allow the occupant to position the belt manually over the shoulder until the vehicle can be serviced.)

WARNING: IF IT IS NECESSARY TO USE THE OVERRIDE KNOB TO PUT THE SHOULDER BELT IN POSITION, HAVE THE SYSTEM SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Circuit Protection
The vehicle passive restraint system is protected with a 20 gauge fuse link (Dk Blue). The fuse link is located on the RH side of the vehicle rear the starter motor relay. Transport motors at stall can draw 16 to 18 amps.