Seat Belt System: General Description: Caution

For details of the following precautions for seat belt pretensioner, refer to "AIRBAG SYSTEM" section. <Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.>

• Before performing vehicle maintenance, turn the ignition switch to OFF and wait for 60 seconds or more after disconnecting the negative terminal from battery. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
  • For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
• Do not drop or apply any impact to the pretensioner.
• If oil, grease or water gets on the pretensioner, wipe it off immediately with a dry cloth.
• Do not expose the pretensioner to high temperature or flame.
• Do not allow current to flow through or voltage to reach the pretensioner. Do not use a circuit tester to check resistance of the pretensioner.
• Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the pretensioner. If it is dented, cracked or deformed, replace it with a new genuine part.
• Do not use the airbag or pretensioner parts from other vehicles. Always use a new genuine part for replacement.
• When handling a seat belt with deployed pretensioner, wear gloves and goggles. Wash your hands afterwards.
• Do not reuse a seat belt with deployed pretensioner.
• Before disposal, make sure to perform an operation process to the pretensioners. <Ref. to PROCEDURE , Disposal of Pretensioner.>
• If material from the pretensioner enters the eyes or contacts skin during operation process, wash it away with clean water, and then consult a doctor.