Seat Belt Systems: Description and Operation: Overview

Safety Belt System

OVERVIEW
A 3 point safety belt is installed in all seating positions. Each seatbelt has emergency locking retractor functionality.
The emergency locking retractor function incorporates a lift shaft locking system with webbing sensor and car sensing activating mechanisms. The webbing sensor activates the locking mechanism if the webbing is subjected to a sharp pull. The car sensor activates the locking system if the vehicle is subjected to sudden deceleration or severe tilt angle.
All row 2 passengers and front Passenger emergency locking retractors are enhanced with automatic locking retractors (NAS only).
The automatic locking retractor allows webbing to be extracted to activate a ratchet device. This device allows webbing to be cinched tight to facilitate child seat fitment. With seatbelt webbing tensioned in automatic locking retractor mode the seatbelt is always locked.
A safety belt warning indicator is installed in the instrument cluster to remind the all seat occupants to fasten their safety belts. On North American Specification (NAS) vehicles, when the ignition mode is accessory/convenience, the warning indicator illuminates if the safety belt of an occupied front seat is not fastened. The warning indicator remains illuminated until the safety belt of each occupied front seat is fastened, or the ignition mode is off. In all markets except NAS, a belt minder function provides a more intrusive reminder to fasten the front safety belts.