Shoulder belt height adjuster, Safety belt pretensioners, Rear safety belt comfort guides – Saturn 2010 AURA Hybrid User Manual

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the
driver and right front passenger position.

Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt
is centered on the shoulder. The belt should be away
from the face and neck, but not falling off of the
shoulder. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment
could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt
in a crash.

Squeeze the buttons (A)
on the sides of the height
adjuster and move the
height adjuster to the
desired position.

After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to
move it down without squeezing the buttons to
make sure it has locked into position.

Safety Belt Pretensioners

This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front
outboard occupants. Although the safety belt
pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the
safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety
belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe
frontal and near frontal crash if the threshold conditions
for pretensioner activation are met. And, if the vehicle
has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners
can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash.

Pretensioners work only once. If they activate in a crash,
they will need to be replaced, and probably other new
parts for the vehicle’s safety belt system. See Replacing
Restraint System Parts After a Crash
on page 2-74.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides

This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort
guides. If not, they are available through your
dealer/retailer. The guides may provide added safety
belt comfort for older children who have outgrown
booster seats and for some adults. When installed and
properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the
belt away from the neck and head.

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