Seat Belt System: General Description: Caution

For details of the following precautions for seat belt pretensioner, refer to "AIRBAG SYSTEM" service information. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .

• When performing service operation, refer to "Repair Contents" in "General Description". Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS .
• Before performing vehicle maintenance, turn the ignition switch to OFF, and wait for 60 seconds or more after disconnecting the ground terminal from the battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
• Do not drop or apply any impact to the pretensioner.
• Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the pretensioner.
• 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 replace parts with new genuine parts.
• 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 SEAT BELT SYSTEM>DISPOSAL OF PRETENSIONER>PROCEDURE .
• If material enters the eyes or contacts skin during operation process, wash it away with clean water, and then consult a doctor.