Restraints - Seat Belt Extender Availability
S-SB-0030-08July 24, 2008
Seat Belt Extender
Service Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Seat Belt
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Scion customers who find it necessary to increase the length of their seat belts may obtain Seat Belt Extenders at no cost through their local Scion dealer.
^ The extender is available in 6-inch, 9-inch, 12-inch, 15-inch, and 18-inch lengths.
^ The extender is available only in black.
^ Owners are informed of the Seat Belt Extender availability through the Scion Owner's Manual included in each vehicle.
The customer (individual requiring the extender) must visit a Scion dealership to have the required measurements made and to complete the Seat Belt Extender Worksheet. The worksheet will allow the proper fitting and selection of a Seat Belt Extender for the customer. The dealership personnel should then determine the applicable part number and place an order through Dealer Daily.
The dealership service department should complete the affixed Seat Belt Extender Customer Information Label on the part and review the "Owner Instructions" with the customer. The dealership should give a copy of the completed worksheet and Owner Instructions to the customer and keep the originals in the customer's file. To assure utmost owner satisfaction, it is recommended that a dealership designate one person to coordinate all activities related to the Seat Belt Extender issue. It is recommended that dealerships do NOT stock Seat Belt Extenders due to the need for proper fitting to individual customers.
This bulletin contains the following information:
^ Procedure and Sample Label
^ Application Charts
^ Part Number Information
^ Owner Instructions Seat Belt Extender Worksheet
Warranty Information
Ordering Procedure
1. Dealer verifies the need for a Seat Belt Extender and obtains a current copy of this SB and copies the worksheet.
2. Dealer measures the customer and completes the worksheet. Dealer determines the correct part number and places an order for the part through Dealer Daily.
3. Dealer receives Seat Belt Extender and calls the customer to check the fit of the part.
4. If the Seat Belt Extender fit is good, dealership personnel completes the Customer Information Label on the part, explains usage of the part, and gives the customer a copy of the completed worksheet.
5. Dealer places copy of the completed worksheet in the customer's records.
Front Seat Belt Extender Applications
Part Number Information
Owners Instructions
Failure to follow the recommendations indicated below could result in reduced effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle collision causing personal injury.
If your seat belt cannot be fastened securely because it is not long enough a personalized Seat Belt Extender is available from your Scion dealer free of charge.
Please visit your local Scion dealer so that the dealer can order the proper required length extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length.
Additional ordering information is available at your Scion dealer.
When the Seat Belt Extender is provided for rear seat positions (with automatic locking retractor) make sure the retractor is locked when in use.
To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the buckle-release buttons of the extender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use.