must be replaced immediately with
new parts tha
t are approved for the ve-
hicle.
·
Have repairs and modifications to your
vehicle carried out only by a suitably
qualified workshop. Qualified work-
shops have the necessary tools, diag-
nostic equipment, repair information
and trained personnel.
·
Never install recycled belt tensioner
components or components that have
been taken from end-of-life vehicles in
your vehicle.
·
Never modify any components of the
belt tensioners.
Belt tension limiter
The seat belts are fitted with belt tension
limiters, depending on equipment. The belt
tension limiter reduces the pressure exer-
ted by the seat belt on the body during an
accident.
All safety requirements must be ob-
served when the vehicle or compo-
nents of the system are scrapped. Qualified
workshops are familiar with these require-
ments.
Service and disposal of belt ten-
sioner
s
Please refer to at the start of the
chapt
er on page 46.
Seat belts may become damaged during
any work on the belt tensioners or while re-
moving or refitting any vehicle parts in con-
junction with any other repair work. This
damage will not always be noticeable. The
consequence may be that the belt tension-
ers could function incorrectly, or not func-
tion at all, in the event of an accident.
Regulations must be observed to ensure
that the eectiveness of the belt tensioner
is not reduced and that removed parts do
not cause any injuries or environmental
pollution. Suitably qualified workshops are
familiar with these requirements.
WARNING
The risk of severe or fatal injuries may be
increa
sed if the seat belts, automatic belt
retractors and belt tensioners are not
used correctly, or if they are repaired by
a non-professional. As a result, the belt
tensioners may not be triggered when
they should, or they may be triggered un-
expectedly.
·
Never carry out any repairs, adjust-
ments or removal and refitting of parts
in the belt tensioners or seat belts by
yourself, and have such work carried
out only by a qualified workshop
→ page 366.
·
Seat belts, belt tensioners and auto-
matic belt retractors cannot be re-
paired. They must be replaced.
The airbag modules and belt tension-
ers ma
y contain perchlorate. Observe
the applicable legislation regarding dispos-
al.
Airbag system
Introduction
Depending on the equipment level, the ve-
hicle may be fitted with one front airbag
each for the driver and front passenger. The
front airbags can provide front seat occu-
pants with additional chest and head pro-
tection if the seat, seat belts, head re-
straints and, in the case of the driver, steer-
ing wheel are adjusted and used correctly.
Airbags are meant only for additional pro-
tection. The airbags are not a substitute for
seat belts. Seat belts must always be worn,
even when the front seats are equipped
with front airbags.
WARNING
Never rely solely on the airbag system for
your protec
tion.
·
Even if an airbag is triggered, it only of-
fers auxiliary protection.
·
The airbag system oers the best level
of protection, and reduces the risk of in-
jury, when seat belts are properly worn.
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