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 instal-
lation of system components because of other repair work, must only be
carried 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.
Note
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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.
Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
System description 16
Airbag deployment 17
Safety instructions 18
The airbag system provides, as a supplement to the seat belts, additional oc-
cupant protection during severe frontal and side-on collisions.
The airbag will only provide optimum protection in conjunction with wearing
the seat belt - the airbag is not a substitute for the seat belts.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the indicator light
in the instrument cluster » page 32.
System description
Fig. 7 Airbag installation points
Airbag installation points » Fig. 7
Front airbags
Side airbags
Head airbags
A
B
C
16
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