36 Seats and Restraints
Safety Belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration
of the vehicle holding the occupants
in the sitting position. Therefore the
risk of injury is considerably
reduced.
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Warning
Fasten safety belt before
each trip.
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Warning (Continued)
In the event of an accident,
people not wearing safety belts
endanger their fellow occupants
and themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used
by only one person at a time.
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Periodically check all parts of the
belt system for damage, pollution
and proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have
the belts and triggered belt
pretensioners replaced by a
workshop.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
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Seat belt reminder
Front seats are equipped with a
seat belt reminder, indicated for
driver seat by control indicator
> in
the tachometer and for passenger
seat by the control indicators in the
Driver Information Centre
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Belt force limiters
Stress on the body is reduced by
the gradual release of the belt
during a collision.
Belt pretensioners
In the event of a head-on or
rear-end collision of a certain
severity, the seat belts are
tightened.
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Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal
or fitting of belts) can trigger the
belt tensioners with risk of injury.
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