2004 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual - Page 36

'04 MATRIX_U (L/O 0307) When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see "Child restraint" on page 54 in this Section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor. CAUTION Take up slack Too high D Both high−positioned lap belts and loose−fitting belts could cause serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible. der your arm. Keeps as low on hips as possible D Do not place the shoulder belt un- CAUTION Adjust the position shoulder belts. of the lap and possible then adshoulder plate. D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle. Position the lap belt as low as on your hips-not on your waist, just it to a snug fit by pulling the portion upward through the latch D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury. 36 2004 MATRIX from Oct. '03 Prod. (OM12861U)