42 Seats, interior
Im portant
z Accessories and other objects not
specifically approv ed for your v ehicle
type must not be a ffixed or placed within
the action zone of the belt tensioners
(near the retractor) as this could result in
injury if the belt tensioners are triggered .
z Do not m ake any modifications to the
com ponents of the belt tensioners, as
this will render the vehicle unroadworthy.
z The belt tensioner and airbag system
control electronics c an be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
ob je cts i n t his ar e a.
z We recommend that you have the seats
rem oved by a workshop in the ev ent of
actuation of the belt tensioners.
z The belt tensioners are for single use
only, w hich is indicated by continuous
illumination of control indicator v. Hav e
deployed belt tensioners replaced by a
workshop .
z Applicable safety directives must always
be observed when disposing of the
vehicle. For this reason, disposal should
be done by an a uthorised recycling
compa ny.
Using the belts
Fitti ng the belt
Pull the belt out from the retractor and
guide it across the body, making certain
that it is not twisted.
Insert the latch plate into the buckle.
The seat back rest must not be tilted back
too far (the rec om mended m aximum tilting
angle is approx. 25
o
).
Make sure that the lap belt is not twisted
and that it fits snugly across the body.
Tension the belt frequently while driving by
tugging the diagonal part of the belt.
9 Wa rning
Inc orrect handling (e.g. removal or fitting
of b elts or belt buc kles) can deploy the
belt tensioners with risk of injury.
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