Seat Belt Buckle: Description and Operation

Belt Buckle

WARNING: THE SEAT BELT PROVIDES THE MAXIMUM PROTECTION WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS UPRIGHT AND THE OCCUPANT IS SITTING UPRIGHT IN THE SEAT. THE LAP RESTRAINT SHOULD FIT SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE AROUND THE HIPS. THE SHOULDER RESTRAINT SHOULD BE WORN ON THE OUTSIDE SHOULDER ONLY AND FIT SNUG AGAINST THE CHEST. THE OCCUPANTS KNEES SHOULD BE STRAIGHT FORWARD. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS MAY INCREASE THE CHANCE AND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the inboard side of each front seat. The rear seat buckles are mounted as an assembly to the floor pan under the rear seat cushion.

NOTE: After unbuckling the belt, it is recommended that care be taken while it is retracting to prevent the buckle from striking other passengers, trim panels or painted surfaces.

Fastening the seat belt tongue and buckle secures the occupant with both the lap and shoulder restraint. This is accomplished by pulling the seat belt tongue across the occupant and locking it in the proper belt buckle. Pushing the release button on the buckle allows the seat belt tongue to be unlatched from the buckle.