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1-3. Adjustable components

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Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if

you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that

you can move around fully.

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Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and 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 (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully

retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (

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P. 78)

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Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt

in the proper way. (

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P. 26)

Women who are pregnant should position

the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in

the same manner as other occupants. Extend

the shoulder belt completely over the shoul-

der and position the belt across the chest.

Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the

abdominal area.

If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only a

pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suf-

fer death or serious injury as a result of sud-

den braking or a collision.