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Guide the belt back by hand so that the seat belt does not twist and the
webbing rolls up fully.
WARNING
The reel opening for the lock tongue must not be blocked otherwise the
lock tongue will not lock into place properly.
Two-point safety belt
Fig. 6
Two-point safety belt
Read and observe on page 12 first.
The middle rear seat is fitted with a two-point pelvic belt.
Extend lap
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Hold the latch plate at a right angle to the strap and pull the strap to the de-
sired length » fig. 6 - .
Shorten lap
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Pull on the free end of the strap » fig. 6 - .
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Thread the excess strap length in the plastic slide.
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
Inertia reels
Each three-point seat belt is equipped with an inertia reel.
When pulling slowly on the seat belt, the belt can move freely. When pulling
sharply on the seat belt, the movement is locked by the inertia reel. The belts
also lock when full braking, when the car accelerates, when driving downhill
and when cornering.
WARNING
If the seat belt does not lock when pulling sharply on it, have it inspected
immediately by a specialist garage.
Belt tensioners
Safety for the driver and front passenger wearing their seat belts is enhanced
by the belt tensioners fitted to the inertia reels of the front seat belts.
If there is a collision of a certain severity, the seat belts are tightened by the
belt tensioner so that unwanted body motion is prevented.
Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of minor collisions, in the case of
a roll-over and also not in accidents in which no major forces are produced.
WARNING
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Any work on the belt tensioner system, including the removal and installa-
tion of system components because of other repair work, must only be car-
ried out by a specialist garage.
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If the belt tensioners have been deployed, it is then necessary to replace
the entire system.
Notice
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The belt tensioners can also be deployed if the seat belts are not fastened.
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Smoke is generated when the belt tensioners are deployed. This is not an in-
dication of a fire in the vehicle.
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Safety