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Active head restraints
The front seats of the Audi A8 ´03 are provided
with active head restraints.
With this system, the head restraints move
forwards in the event of a rear-end collision to
shorten the distance between head and
restraint.
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The danger of cervical vertebrae injury is
greatly diminished by reducing the relative
acceleration between shoulder and head.
In head-on collision situations, the mechanics
of centrifugal weight are neutralised.
Belt tensioners
Five belt tensioners are fitted as standard.
There is no centre belt tensioner if the rear
seats are electrically adjustable.