Occupant safety
Restraint system
Protection provided by the restraint
system
The restraint system includes the:
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seat belt system
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airbags
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child restraint system
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child seat securing system
In an accident the restraint system can:
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reduce the risk of vehicle occupants com-
ing into contact with parts of the vehicle
interior
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reduce the forces to which vehicle occu-
pants are subjected
A seat belt can only provide maximum pro-
tection when worn correctly. Depending on
the type of accident detected, seat belt ten-
sioners and/or
airbags may supplement a cor-
rectly worn seat belt. Not every accident will
trigger the seat belt tensioners and/or
deploy the airbags.
To ensure that the restraint system provides
the maximum protection, every vehicle occu-
pant must:
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be seated with the seat belt fastened cor-
rectly
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be in an almost upright position with their
back against the seat backrest
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have their feet resting on the floor, if pos-
sible
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always be secured in special restraint sys-
tems suitable for smart vehicles if under
1.50 m tall
However, no system available today can com-
pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities in
every accident. In particular, the seat belt
and airbag generally do not protect against
objects penetrating the vehicle from the out-
side. The risk of injuries due to a deployed
airbag also cannot be completely eliminated.
Limited protection from restraint sys-
tem
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WARNING
If the restraint system is modified, it may
no longer work as intended. The restraint
system may then not perform its intended
protective function by failing in an acci-
dent or
triggering unexpectedly, for exam-
ple. There is an increased risk of injury,
possibly even fatal.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well
as electronic components or their software.
If the restraint system needs to be adjusted to
accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Preparing the restraint system for oper-
ation
When the ignition is switched on, the 6
restraint system
warning lamp lights up dur-
ing the system self-test. It goes out no later
than a few seconds after the vehicle is star-
ted. The components of the restraint system
are then ready for operation.
Restraint system malfunctions
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When the
ignition is switched on, the 6
restraint system warning lamp does not
light up.
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While driving, the 6 restraint system
warning lamp remains lit or lights up
repeatedly.
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WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered
unintentionally
or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This may
affect the seat belt tensioner or airbag, for
example. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
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