2001 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual - Page 50

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all seven seating positions. The system also includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your belts. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened before the ignition is turned ON (II), the light will come on and a beeper will also sound. The beeper will stop after a few seconds, but the light will stay on until the driver's seat belt is fastened. Lap/Shoulder Belt Your vehicle has two types of lap/ shoulder belts. The center position of the third seat has a combination of a lap belt and a shoulder belt. For maximum safety, they are designed to be used together. To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched. To unlock the belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle. Guide the belt across your body so that it retracts completely. After exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door. All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body. All other seating positions have a one-piece lap/shoulder belt. This seat belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest and across your hips. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety