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Sand

The inertia reels are fitted with a device which

automatically locks the strap in the event of a

collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls

over. It can be released by pulling the strap firmly

and then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.

Pyrotechnic pretensioning

This system improves safety in the event of a

frontal or side impact.

Depending on the severity of the impact, the

pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly

tightens the seat belts against the body of the

occupants.

Front seat belts

This mode allows little spin on the two driving

The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic

pretensioning system and a force limiting system.

wheels at the same time to allow the vehicle to

move forward and limit the risks of getting stuck

in the sand.

Rear seat belts

(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))

Do not use the other modes on sand as

the vehicle may become stuck.

Recommendations

The vehicle is designed principally to

drive on tarmac roads, but it allows you to

occasionally drive on other less passable

terrain.

The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are

enabled when the ignition is on.

Force limiter

However, it does not permit off-road driving

such as:

– driving on terrain which could damage the

underbody or strip away components (fuel

pipe, fuel cooler, etc.) due to obstacles or

stones in particular,

– driving on terrain with steep gradients and

poor grip,

– crossing a waterway.

This system reduces the pressure of the seat belt

on the chest of the occupant, thus improving their

protection.

Each of the rear seats has a three-point seat belt

with inertia reel.

The outer seats are fitted with a pyrotechnic

pretensioning and force limiting system.

In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and seriousness

of the impacts, the pyrotechnic device may

trigger before and independently of airbag

deployment. Deployment of the pretensioners

is accompanied by a slight discharge of

harmless smoke and a noise, due to the

activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge

incorporated in the system.

In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes

on.

Following an impact, have the seat belt system

checked, and if necessary replaced, by a dealer

or a qualified workshop.

Fastening

►ꢀ Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

►ꢀ Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly

by pulling the strap.

Seat belts

Inertia reel

The seat belts are equipped with an inertia reel

which allows the strap length to automatically

adjust to your shape. The seat belt returns to its

storage automatically when it is not used.

Unlocking

►ꢀ Press the red button on the buckle.

►ꢀ Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

Safety

remains on until the driver or the front/rear

passenger fasten their seat belt.

Installation

Seat belt not fastened/

unfastened alerts

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.

The upper part must be positioned in the

hollow of the shoulder.

In order to be effective, a seat belt:

– must be tightened as close to the body as

possible;

– must be pulled in front of you with a smooth

movement, ensuring that it is not twisted;

– must only be used to secure one person;

– must not show signs of tearing or fraying;

– must not be changed or modified, in order to

avoid affecting its performance.

Front seat belt warning lamp(s)

On switching on the ignition, the warning lamp

comes on in the instrument panel and the

corresponding warning lamp(s) come(s) on in

red in the seat belt and front passenger airbag

warning lamp display if the driver's seat belt and/

or the passenger(s) seat belt is/are not fastened

or is/are unfastened.

1. Front left seat belt warning lamp

2. Front right seat belt warning lamp

3. Rear left seat belt warning lamp

4. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp

5. Rear right seat belt warning lamp

Rear seat belt warning lamp(s)

The corresponding warning lamp comes on in

red in the seat belt and front passenger airbag

warning lamp display screen if one or more rear

passengers unfasten their seat belts.

Recommendations for children

Use a suitable child seat if the passenger

is less than 12 years old or shorter than one

and a half metres.

Never use the same seat belt to secure more

than one child.

Never carry a child on your lap.

For more information on Child seats, refer to

the corresponding section.

If the corresponding seat belt is not fastened

or is unfastened, when the ignition is switched

on, the seat belts warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel and the corresponding warning

lamp (1 to 5) comes on in red in the seat belt and

front passenger airbag warning lamps display.

Advice

The driver must ensure that passengers

use the seat belts correctly and that they

are all fastened before setting off.

Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must

always fasten the seat belt, even for short

journeys.

Do not interchange the seat belt buckles, as

they will not fulfil their role fully.

Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt

is reeled in correctly.

If a rear seat belt is not fastened, the

corresponding warning lamp (3 to 5)

comes on for around 30 seconds.

Maintenance

In accordance with current safety

regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's

seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with the

skills and equipment needed, which a dealer is

able to provide.

From about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for 2 minutes,

each warning lamp corresponding to an occupied

seat whose seat belt is unfastened flashes,

accompanied by an audible signal. After these 2

minutes, the corresponding seat warning lamp

After folding or moving a seat or rear bench

seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned

and reeled in correctly.

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Have your seat belts checked regularly by a

dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if

the straps show signs of damage.

The seriousness of the impact depends on the

nature of the obstacle and the speed of the

vehicle at the moment of collision.

Front airbags

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or

a textile cleaning product, sold by dealers.

The airbags do not operate when the

ignition is switched off.

This equipment will only deploy once. If a

second impact occurs (during the same or a

subsequent accident), the airbag will not be

deployed again.

Airbags

General information

System designed to help improve the safety of the

occupants sitting in the front seats and the rear

outer seats, in the event of a violent collision. The

airbags supplement the action of the seat belts

equipped with a force limiting system.

Electronic detectors record and analyse the

front and side impacts sustained in the impact

detection zones:

Impact detection zones

This system protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious front impact,

in order to limit the risk of head and chest injuries.

The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the

steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is

fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

– In the event of violent impact, the airbags

deploy instantly and help better protect the

occupants of the vehicle; immediately after the

impact, the airbags deflate rapidly in order not

to hinder the visibility or the possible exit of the

occupants.

– In the event of a slight impact, a rear impact

and under certain rollover conditions, the airbags

may not deploy; only the seat belt helps to protect

you in these situations.

A. Front impact zone

B. Side impact zone

Deployment

They deploy, except the front passenger airbag if

it is deactivated*, in the event of a serious front

impact to all or part of the front impact zone A.

The front airbag inflates between the thorax and

head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the

steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,

passenger's side, to cushion their forward

movement.

When one or more airbags are deployed,

the detonation of the pyrotechnic charge

incorporated in the system makes a noise and

releases a small quantity of smoke.

This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive

individuals may experience slight irritation.

The detonation noise associated with the

deployment of one or more airbags may result

in a slight loss of hearing for a short time.

* For more information on Deactivating the front passenger airbag, refer to the corresponding section.

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