Diagonal lap belt
The layout of the laying and the method of fastening the seat belt of the diagonal-waist design is shown in the illustration.
To unfasten the belt, press the red button labeled PRESS, which is located on the body of the buckle lock. When winding the belt with the return device drum, hold it by the buckle bracket. After getting out of the car, check that the belt does not get into the door opening and does not get caught when the door is slammed shut.
Belts of a diagonal-waist design are equipped with an inertial-type return device, the drum of which automatically selects the slack in the straps and constantly maintains a slight pre-tension of the belt pressed against the body. Inertial belts practically do not restrict the movements of the person fastened by them and allow him to easily change his position on the seat. In the event of a traffic accident or sudden braking of the car, the return device automatically locks the seat belt, ensuring that the body is fixed from dangerous movements.
The diagonal lap seat belts used on the considered car models on all seats, except for the front ones, are equipped with additional latches that provide the possibility of reliable fixation of special child seats. More detailed information on this issue can be obtained from Honda authorized service stations.
With a sharp pull of the shoulder section of the belt, the locking mechanism of the return device is activated. The drum blocks the belt, eliminating the possibility of dangerous movement of the passenger.
Automatic emergency belt tensioners
On some models, to provide additional protection to the driver/passenger, the front seat belts are equipped with devices that, when activated, automatically tension the belts, which helps to eliminate the possibility of dangerous movement of the driver and passenger in the event of an accident.
The automatic emergency tensioners are deployed during directional g-forces that occur during a severe frontal collision. At the same time, the front airbags are deployed.
When the device is activated, the seat belt remains in a taut position until the buckle of its buckle is removed from the buckle last.
Inclusion of a control lamp of systems of additional safety (SRS) warns the driver about possible malfunctions in the devices of automatic emergency belt tensioners in Section Vehicle equipment, arrangement of instruments and controls.
Seat belt anchors
When replacing seat belts, make sure that the correct attachment points are selected. The seat belt attachment points are shown in the illustrations.