Fiat Ducato - Pretensioners; Load Limiters

PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the seat belts, the vehicle is
fitted with pretensioners. These devices, in the event of
a violent crash, rewind the seat belts a few centimetres. In
this way they ensure that the seat belt adheres perfectly
to the wearer before the restraining action begins.
The seat belt locks to indicate that the device has inter-
vened; the seat belt cannot be drawn back up even when
guiding it manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of protection
from the action of the pretensioning device, wear the seat
belt keeping it firmly close to the chest and pelvis.
A slight amount of smoke may be detected during opera-
tion of the pretensioners. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate a fire.
The pretensioner does not require any maintenance or
lubrication.
Anything that modifies its original conditions invalidates its
efficiency.
If unusual natural events (floods, sea storms, etc.) have
caused the device to be contaminated by water and mud,
it must be replaced.
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The pretensioner can only be used once.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have it re-
placed after is has been deployed. The device ex-
piry date is shown on the plate in the glove com-
partment: contact the FIAT Dealership when it’s
time to replace the device.
WARNING
Operations which lead to knocks, vibrations
or localised heating (over 100°C for a max-
imum of 6 hours) in the area around the
pretensioners may cause damage or trigger them.
These devices are not affected by vibrations caused
by irregularities of the road surface or low obsta-
cles such as kerbs, etc. Contact a Fiat Dealership
for any assistance.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger’s safety, the front seat belt reels
contain a load limiter which allows controlled sag in such
a way as to dose the force acting on the chest and shoulders
during the belt restraining action in case of front crash.
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