Fastening and adjusting seatbelt
A correctly fastened and adjusted seatbelt is important for your safety as well as comfort.
Note
These instructions apply to adults and children who are seated normally or are using a booster seat or booster cushion. Read the separate section covering child safety for detailed information about child seating and different types of child restraints.
Fastening the seatbelt
Pull the seatbelt out by the latch plate. If you pull too fast, the locking mechanism will engage.
While extended, check the belt for twists, knots or damage.
Insert the latch plate into the buckle.
The latch plate clicks into place.
Warning
Check when seatbelt is fastened
- The seatbelt should run directly and as straight as possible between its three anchor points. Any unnecessary slack increases the risk of injury.
- Make sure everyone in the car is wearing their seatbelt correctly.
- Use the correct buckle for each rear seatbelt. Using the wrong buckle can lead to a seatbelt malfunction or failure.
Adjusting the seatbelt
For occupants in the front and second row seats, adjust the height of the seatbelt's upper anchor point.
- Hold the button on the upper anchor point down to allow it to slide up and down.
- Place it as high as possible without the belt touching the throat or neck.
Tension the hip strap to remove slack by pulling upwards on the diagonal chest strap. It should be as straight and low as possible, running below the abdomen.
Important
Pregnancy
Take extra care to follow all seating recommendations if the occupant is pregnant. Make sure that the seatbelt does not cross the belly. The hip strap should be under the belly and the shoulder section should pass above it.
Releasing the seatbelt
Release the seatbelt by pressing the buckle button.
Guide the seatbelt back to its retracted position.
Important
Make sure the seatbelt retracts fully after using it. Closing a door with the seatbelt caught in the gap can damage both the seatbelt and the door.