Get SEAT BELTS Guide for Fiat Scudo Van First Generation (1995-2006)

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Seat belts equipped with pyrotechnic pretensioners and grabbers

• The purpose of the pretensioners is to tension the front seat belts in such a

way as to pull the occupants back into their seat, thereby improving the seat

belt's effectiveness.

• As the pretensioners activate, the seat belt grabber locks the belt. As the

seat belt locks, only a very slight extension of the belt takes place and fur-

ther forward movement of the occupant during the impact is restricted.

In the event of an accident or violent braking, the seat belt will restrain the

occupants and prevent them from being thrown from the vehicle.

It is for this reason that legislation demands that both front and rear seat occu-

pants wear a seat belt, including pregnant women.

Warning

Replacing the pyrotechnic pretensioner systems

When the pretensioners are

deployed, there is a light discharge

of harmless smoke and a loud

noise, both due to the detonation of

the integral explosive cartridges

that activate them.

They must be replaced following deployment or within ten years after first

registration of the vehicle. This must be done by the dealer network.

In accordance with the strict security regulations in force, any repairs or

checks must be performed exclusively by the dealer network.

Any repairs that have not been carried out in strict compliance with the

regulations could prevent the systems from operating correctly or could

cause their premature deployment, with the risk of bodily injuries.

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SEAT BELTS FRONT

The front seats of your vehicle are

fitted with height adjustable inertia

reel seat belts and pretensioner

and grabbing devices.

Two of the three rear seat belts are

of the inertia reel type.

Adjusting the height of the

upper seat belt anchorage

The wearing of seat belts is obli-

gatory for all the occupants of

the vehicle.

The shoulder strap must be positio-

ned across the centre of the shoul-

der (see diagram). Never allow the

seat belt to run across the neck nor

under the arm.

To offer the maximum degree of

protection, it is essential that the

seat belt is worn correctly.

To put on the seat belts:

Grip the buckle and withdraw the

seat belt smoothly across your

body making sure that it is not twis-

ted. Insert the buckle tongue into its

fixed section of the buckle and push

home to lock. Pull to check that is

securely located.

- Make all seat belt adjustments when the vehicle is stationary.

- Do not allow the seat belt to rest on any hard or breakable objects

in your pockets.

- Do not use any type of clip or clamp which would prevent the seat

belt from tensioning correctly.

- Never use the same seat belt for more than one occupant.

- Never carry a child on your lap.

- Check the seat belts and attachments regularly for cleanliness.

The lap strap must be positioned as

low as possible across the pelvis

and should be as tight as possible.

The backrest of the seat should be

as close to vertical as possible to

avoid any risk of slipping beneath

the belt in an impact.

- Have the seat belts checked periodically by your dealer, especially

after an accident (even if only minor).

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