Function of seat belt warning for the
driver and front passenger
The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the
instrument display is a reminder that all
vehicle occupants must wear their seat
belts correctly.
In addition, a warning tone may sound.
The belt warning goes out as soon as the
driver and front-passenger fasten their
seat belts.
Function of rear seat belt status indica-
tor
:
Seat belt warning lamp
;
Rear left-hand seat belt status indicator
=
Rear right-hand seat belt status indica-
tor
The rear seat belt status indicator informs
you which rear seat belt is not fastened.
You will recognise the status of the rear
seat belt from the following colour:
R
Red – seat belt not fastened
R
Green – seat belt fastened
When you drive off and have reached a
speed of approximately 10 km/h the lamps
go out after approximately 30 seconds.
Airbags
Overview of airbags
The installation location of an airbag is
identified by the AIRBAG symbol.
A deployed airbag can increase the level of
protection provided to the vehicle occu-
pant.
AIRBAG Possible protection
for:
:
Driver's
kneebag
Thigh, knee and
lower leg
;
Driver's air-
bag
Head and thorax
=
Front-
passenger
front airbag
Head and thorax
?
Windowbag Head
A
Sidebag Thorax and pelvis
The front-passenger front airbag can be
deployed in an accident only if the
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
lit. If the front-passenger seat is occupied,
make sure both before and during the jour-
ney that the status of the front-passenger
front airbag is correct (Y page 43).
Protection provided by the airbags
Depending on the type of accident, an air-
bag can supplement a correctly worn seat
belt and provide added protection.
Occupant safety
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