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SECTION 8A

SEAT BELTSCaution : Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool or equipmentcould easily come in contact with exposed electrical terminals. Disconnecting this cable will help prevent personal injury and

damage to the vehicle. The ignition must also be in LOCK unless otherwise noted.

SPECIFICATIONS

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application N·m Lb-Ft Lb-In

Seat Belt Anchor Bolt 38 28 -

Seat Belt Height Adjuster Bolt 27 20 -

Seat Belt Retractor Bolt 38 28 -

Seat Belt Buckle Bolt 38 28 -

SCHEMATIC AND ROUTING DIAGRAMS

Driver Seat Belt Warning

DIAGNOSIS

Seat Belt Warning Lamp is Inoperative

Seat Belt Warning Lamp Is Inoperative

Step Action Value(s) Yes No

1Check the seat belt warning fuse F3.Is fuse F3 blown?

-Go to Step 2 Go to Step 3

2

1. Check for a short circuit and repair if necessary.2. Replace the fuse.

Is the repair complete?

-

System OK -

3

1. Turn the ignition ON.2. Check the voltage at fuse F3.

Is the voltage equal to the specified value?

11-14 v

Go to Step 5 Go to Step 4

4Repair the open power supply circuit for fuse F3.Is the repair complete?

-System OK -

5

1. Disconnect the seat belt switch connector (located under thedriver's seat).

2. Connect a jumper between the terminals on the harness side ofthe seat belt switch connector.

3. Turn the ignition ON.

Does the seat belt warning lamp turn on?

-

Go to Step 6 Go to Step 7

6Replace the seat belt switch.Is the repair complete?

-System OK -

7

1. Remove the instrument cluster.2. Check the seat belt warning lamp bulb.

Is the bulb OK?

-

Go to Step 9 Go to Step 8

8Replace the warning lamp bulb.Is the repair complete?

-System OK -

9Repair the open circuit between instrument cluster terminal B7 andground.Is the repair complete?

-System OK -

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

Pretensioner Front Seat Belt

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.2. Remove the bolt and the seat belt anchor on the upper B-pillar.

3. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel. Refer to Section 9G, InteriorTrim.4. Remove the bolt and the seat belt anchor on the lower B-pillar.

5. Disconnect the connector of belt pretensioner, if equipped.6. Remove the bolt and the seat belt retractor.

Installation Procedure

Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners toprevent premature corrosion.

1. Install the seat belt retractor with the bolt.

Tighten

Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 38 N•m (28 lb-ft).

2. Connect the connector of belt pretensioner, if equipped.

3. Install the seat belt anchor to the upper B-pillar with the bolt.

Tighten

Tighten the seat belt anchor bolt to 38 N•m (28 lb-ft).

4. Install the lower B-pillar trim panel. Refer to Section 9G, InteriorTrim.5. Install the seat belt anchor to the lower B-pillar with the bolt.

TightenTighten the seat belt anchor bolt to 38 N•m (28 lb-ft).

6. Connect the negative battery cable.

Front Seat Belt Height Adjuster

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.2. Remove the bolts and the seat belt height adjuster.

Installation Procedure

Note : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners toprevent premature corrosion.

1. Install the seat belt height adjuster with the bolts.

Tighten

Tighten the seat belt height adjuster bolts to 27 N•m (20 lb-ft).

2. Install the upper B-pillar trim panel. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.

Three-Point Rear Seat Belt - Notchback -

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the bolt and the seat belt anchor on the wheelhouse trim panel.

2. Remove the upper back panel shelf. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.3. Remove the bolt and the seat belt retractor.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the seat belt retractor with bolt.

Tighten

Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 38 N•m (28 lb-ft).

2. Install the upper back panel shelf. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.3. Install the seat belt retractor with bolt.

Tighten

Tighten the seat belt anchor bolt to 38 N•m (28 lb-ft).

Three-Point Rear Center or Outboard Seat Belt - Hatchback -

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the bolt and the seat belt lower anchor in case of outboard seat belt.

2. Open the luggage compartment.3. Remove the luggage compartment wheel house trim panel. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.4. Remove the bolt and the seat belt retractor in the luggage compartment.

5. Remove the screws and the load floor rear compartment cover. Refer to6. Remove the bolt and the seat belt anchor.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the bolt and the seat belt retractor in the luggage compartment with bolt.

Tighten

Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 38 N•m (28 lb-ft).

2. Install the seat belt anchor on the C-pillar.

Tighten

Tighten the seat belt anchor bolt to 38 N•m (28 lb-ft).

3. Install the load floor rear compartment cover with screws.4. Install the luggage compartment wheelhouse trim panel. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.

Two-Point Rear Center Seat Belt and Buckle

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Section 9H, Seats.2. Remove the bolt and the seat belt, buckle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the seat belt and buckle with bolt.

Tighten

Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 38 N•m (28 lb-ft).

2. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Section 9H, Seats.

Front Seat Belt Buckle - Equipped with Seat Recliner of Dial Type

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the seat recliner lever.2. Remove the screw and the buckle cover.

3. Remove the bolt and the seat belt buckle.4. For driver side, disconnect the electrical connector.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the seat belt buckle with bolt.

Tighten

Tighten the seat belt buckle bolt to 38 N•m (28 lb-ft).

2. Install the buckle cover and the seat recliner lever.3. For driver side, connect the electrical connector.

Front Seat Belt Buckle - Equipped with Seat Recliner of Lever Type

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the screw and the buckle cover.

2. Remove the bolt and the seat belt buckle.3. For driver side, disconnect the electrical connector.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the seat belt buckle with bolt.

TightenTighten the seat belt buckle bolt to 38 N•m (28 lb-ft).

2. Install the buckle cover with screws.3. For driver side, connect the electrical connector.

Rear Seat Belt Buckle

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Section 9H, Seats.2. Remove the seat belt buckle with bolt.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the seat belt buckle with bolt.

TightenTighten the seat belt buckle bolt to 38 N•m (28 lb-ft).

2. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Section 9H, Seats.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM OPERATION

Driver Seat Belt Warning

The seat belt reminder system is a system alerting with sound and light when the seat belt is unbelted.The severity of warning level depends on the vehicle status and is signalized for driver with an seat belt warning lamp and sound.Once the ignition turn on, seat belt warning lamp will turn on for 5 seconds and turn off for 2 seconds regardless of seat belt wearing. After this ifthe seat belt is unbelted, warning lamp will flash for 90 seconds and then illuminate until the seat belt is belted. At this time if the seat belt isbelted, warning lamp will turn off at once.The seat belt reminder after this will follow the below process according to vehicle status.

Vehicle Status Warning Lamp Warning Sound

Unbelted and vehicle speed < 22km/h Flashes(1Hz) OFF

Unbelted and vehicle speed ≥ 22km/h Flashes(1Hz) ON

Pretensioner Front Seat Belt - Only Western Europe -

The pretensioner front seat belt is standard. It contains a mechanically controlled pyrotechnical retractor which reduces the seat belt slack whenit is activated in a head-on or angled front collision. The pretensioner front seat belt must be replaced after an accident that causes itsactivation.

Three-Point ELR Front and Rear Seat Belt

The three-point emergency locking retractor (ELR) seat belt is always unlocked, allowing the passenger freedom of movement, except inemergencies (rapid deceleration, rapid acceleration, or hard cornering maneuvers).

Two-Point LAP Rear Center Seat Belt

The two-point lap rear center seat belt is a single continuous length of webbing. The webbing is routed from the anchor through a latch plateand into a single retractor.

Operational and Functional Checks

Caution :

Keep sharp objects and potentially damaging objects away from the seat belts.

Avoid bending or damaging any portion of the buckle or the latch plate.

Do not bleach or dye the belt webbing. Use only mild soap and water in order to clean the belts.

When installing the seat belt anchor bolts and the screws, start the bolts and the screws by hand in order to prevent

crossthreading.

Do not attempt any repairs on the retractor mechanisms or the covers. Replace any defective assemblies with new

assemblies.

Replace any belts that are cut or damaged in any way.

1. Inspect all seat belt anchor bolts and the screws in order to verify that they are secure.2. Inspect the seat belt buckle. The buckle must lock and unlock easily.3. After inserting the latch into the buckle, tug sharply on the belt. The buckle must remain locked.4. Fully extend the shoulder belt portion to make sure that there is no twisting or tears in the belt.5. Let the shoulder belt retract fully. The belt should retract easily.

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