Fastening the Seat Belt

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  1. If needed, adjust the seat to achieve the proper driving position.
  2. Slowly pull the link end of the seat belt out of the retractor and pull it across your lap (from outboard to inboard) far enough to engage the buckle. If the retractor locks too soon, allow the belt to retract slightly, then slowly pull it out again. See Fig. .

    1. Latch

    2. Buckle

    Fig. 1, Three-Point Seat Belt Operation

  3. Fasten the seat belt by pushing the latch into the buckle. Listen for an audible click.
  4. Tug on the seat belt to make sure it is securely fastened. If the buckle unlatches, repeat this step. If the problem continues, replace the seat belt.
  5. Snug the seat belt to your waist.

    6. Warning: Before activating a Komfort Latch, make sure the amount of slack in the shoulder strap is set as described below. Excess slack in the shoulder strap reduces the effectiveness of the seat belt, and increases the risk of injury or death in an accident.

  6. If equipped with a seat belt height adjuster, adjust it to position the shoulder strap diagonally across your chest. The shoulder strap must be centered on your shoulder and chest, away from your face and neck, as shown in Fig. .

    • Correct—Belt is centered on your shoulder and chest, away from your face and neck.

    • Wrong—Belt must not rub against face or neck.

    • Wrong—Belt must not hang off shoulder.

    Fig. 2, Proper Shoulder Strap Fit

  7. If desired, engage the equipped Komfort Latch:
    1. If equipped with a first generation Komfort Latch, pull on the shoulder strap to create 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between your chest and the strap, as shown in Fig. . While holding the belt slack, press the Komfort Latch lever up, as shown in Fig. .
      Allow no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) of slack as more slack can significantly reduce the seat belt effectiveness.

      • Create no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between your chest and the strap.

      Fig. 3, Adjusting Shoulder Harness Clearance for the First Generation Komfort Latch

      Fig. 4, Locking the First Generation Komfort Latch

    2. If equipped with a second generation Komfort Latch, make sure that the shoulder strap is snug against your chest. Without loosening the shoulder strap, push the switch to the ON position. To activate the latch lean forward about 4 inches (10 cm) until you hear a click.
      Once engaged, the latch gives approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) of slack between your chest and the shoulder harness and allows you to lean forward about 5 inches (13 cm).
      If you lean forward against the shoulder belt more than 5 inches (13 cm), the latch will automatically release.
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Parent topic: Operation of the Seat Belt
Document Number: 0000087490
Manual Publication Date: 2024-03-21
Topic Publication Date: 2025-02-13