Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual - part 4

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it comes fully over the shoulder,
but does not come into contact
with the neck or slide off the
shoulder.

● Position the lap belt as low as

possible over the hips.

● Adjust the position of the seat-

back. Sit up straight and well
back in the seat.

● Do not twist the seat belt.

To fasten the seat belt, push the
plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard. 
To release the seat belt, press
the release button.

Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before
driving the vehicle. 

Correct use of the seat belts

Fastening and releasing the seat belt

Release 
button

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Move the height adjuster up and
down as needed until you hear a
click.

The pretensioners help the seat
belts to quickly restrain the occu-
pants by retracting the seat belts
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal or
side collision or a vehicle rollover.

The pretensioners do not activate
in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a minor side impact or a
rear impact.

Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats)

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Seat belt pretensioners (front and outboard rear seats)

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Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend so that you can move around fully. 

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Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted
even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This
feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt
again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (

→P. 54)

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Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult
size. 

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Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (

→P. 52)

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When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt usage. (

→P. 26)

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Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for
the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.

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Seat belt extender

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Rear seat belt

If your seat belts cannot be fastened
securely because they are not long
enough, a personalized seat belt
extender is available from your Toyota
dealer free of charge.

Use the seat belt after passing it through
the guide if the seat belt comes free from
the guide.

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Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Wearing a seat belt

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Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.

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Always wear a seat belt properly.

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Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt
for more than one person at once, including children.

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Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.

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To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than
necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.

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Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.

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Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.

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Pregnant women

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People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (

→P. 26)

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (

→P. 26)

Women who are pregnant should posi-
tion the lap belt as low as possible over
the hips in the same manner as other
occupants, extending the shoulder belt
completely over the shoulder and avoid-
ing belt contact with the rounding of the
abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only the pregnant woman, but also the
fetus could suffer death or serious injury
as a result of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.