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Energy Management Feature

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This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.

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Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. ...

Adjusting the front seat belt height
Make the height adjustment when the vehicle is stationary. Always adjust the height of the seat belt to fit the person wearing it. This could greatly reduce the risk of injury in the case of colli ...

EOBD system
The EOBD system (European On Board Diagnosis) allows continuos diagnosis of the components of the vehicle correlated with emissions. Furthermore, the system warns the driver of deterioration concer ...