Seat Belt System: General Description: Caution

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

• Before starting the work, turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait for 60 seconds or more.
• For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
• The airbag system (including pretensioner) is fitted with a backup power supply. After disconnecting the battery ground cable, the airbag may operate if you do not wait for 60 seconds or more before starting the service of airbag system.
• 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 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.