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called “kinetic energy” is created both in the

passengers and inside the vehicle.

Even at low speeds the forces acting on the

body in a collision are so great that it is not

possible to brace oneself with one's hands.

In a frontal collision, unbelted passengers

are thrown forward and will make violent con-

tact with the steering wheel, dash panel,

windscreen or whatever else is in the way

››› Fig. 52.

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The amount of “kinetic energy” depends on

the speed of the vehicle and the weight of

the vehicle and its passengers. The higher

the speed and the greater the weight, the

more energy there is to be “absorbed” in an

accident.

Fastening and unfastening your seat

belt

It is also important for rear passengers to

wear seat belts properly, as they could other-

wise be thrown forward violently through the

vehicle interior in an accident. Passengers in

the rear seats who do not use seat belts en-

danger not only themselves but also the front

occupants ››› Fig. 53.

The most significant factor, however, is the

speed of the vehicle. If the speed doubles

from 25 km/h (15 mph) to 50 km/h

(30 mph), for example, the corresponding ki-

netic energy is multiplied by four.

Because the vehicle occupants in our exam-

ple are not restrained by seat belts, in the

event of crashing against a wall, all of the oc-

cupants' kinetic energy will be absorbed

solely by said impact.

Even at speeds of 30 km/h (19 mph) to

50 km/h (30 mph), the forces acting on bod-

ies in a collision can easily exceed one tonne

(1000 kg). At greater speed these forces are

even higher.

Vehicle occupants not wearing seat belts are

not “attached” to the vehicle. In a head-on

collision, they will move forward at the same

speed their vehicle was travelling just before

the impact. This example applies not only to

head-on collisions, but to all accidents and

collisions.

Fig. 54 Positioning and removing the seat

belt buckle.

Safety

securely locked with an audible click

››› Fig. 54.

and the seat belts have been fastened prop-

erly.

●

Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is

●

Never put the latch plate in the buckle of

securely engaged in the buckle.

another seat. If you do this, the seat belt will

not protect you properly and the risk of injury

is increased.

The seat belts are equipped with an automat-

ic retractor on the shoulder strap. Full free-

dom of movement is permitted when the

shoulder belt is pulled slowly. However, dur-

ing sudden braking, during travel in steep

areas or bends and during acceleration, the

automatic retractor on the shoulder belt is

locked.

●

Never unbuckle a seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion. If you do, you increase the

risk of sustaining severe or fatal injuries.

●

An incorrectly worn seat belt can cause se-

vere injuries in the event of an accident.

●

The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie

on the centre of the shoulder, never across

the neck. The seat belt must lie flat and snug-

ly on the torso ››› Fig. 55.

The automatic belt retractors on the front

seats are fitted with seat belt tensioners

››› page 39.

●

The lap part of the seat belt must lie across

the pelvis, never across the stomach. The

seat belt must lie flat and snugly on the pel-

vis››› Fig. 55. Pull the belt tight if necessary

to take up any slack.

Seat belt release

●

Press the red button on the belt buckle

››› Fig. 54. The latch plate is released and

Fig. 55 Position of seat belt during pregnan-

cy.

●

For pregnant women, the lap part of the

springs out ›››

seat belt must lie as low as possible over the

pelvis, never across the stomach, and always

lie flat so that no pressure is exerted on the

abdomen.

●

Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls

Fasten your seat belt

up easily and the trim is not damaged.

The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if

the seat belt is not positioned correctly.

Seat belt position

●

Always engage the retractor lock when you

are securing a child seat in group 0, 0+ or 1

››› page 46.

Seat belts offer their maximum protection on-

ly when they are properly positioned.

●

Adjust the seat and head restraint correctly.

To fasten the belt, take hold of the latch

●

Read and observe the warnings ››› page 36.

plate and pull it slowly across your chest and

lap.

WARNING

●

The seat belts offer best protection only

when the backrests are in an upright position

●

Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the

appropriate seat and push it down until it is

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Service and disposal of belt

tensioners

work, must be performed by a specialised

workshop only.

Belt pretensioners*

●

The belt tensioners will only provide pro-

How the seat belt tensioner works

The belt tensioners are components of the

seat belts that are installed in the seats of

your vehicle. If you work on the belt tension-

ers or remove and install parts of the system

when performing other repair work, the seat

belt may be damaged. The consequence may

be that, in the event of an accident, the belt

tensioners function incorrectly or may not

function at all.

tection for one accident and must be changed

if they have been activated.

During a frontal collision, the seat belts on

the front seats are retracted automatically.

The seat belts for the occupants in the front

seats are equipped with belt tensioners. Sen-

sors will trigger the belt pretensioners during

severe head-on, lateral and rear collisions

only if the seat belt is being worn. This re-

tracts and tightens the seat belts, reducing

the forward motion of the occupants.

So that the effectiveness of the seat belt ten-

sioner is not reduced and that removed parts

do not cause any injuries or environmental

pollution, regulations, which are known to

the specialised workshops, must be ob-

served.

The seat belt tensioner can be triggered only

once.

The belt tensioners will not be triggered in

the event of light frontal and side collisions,

if the vehicle overturns, or in situations

where no large forces act on the front, side or

rear of the vehicle.

WARNING

●

Improper use or repairs not carried out by

qualified mechanics increase the risk of se-

vere or fatal injuries. The belt tensioners may

fail to trigger or may trigger in the wrong cir-

cumstances.

Note

●

If the seat belt tensioners are triggered, a

fine dust is produced. This is normal and it is

not an indication of fire in the vehicle.

●

Never attempt to repair, adjust, remove or

install parts of the belt tensioners or seat

belts.

●

The relevant safety requirements must be

observed when the vehicle or components of

the system are scrapped. Specialised work-

shops are familiar with these regulations,

which are also available to you.

●

The seat belt tensioner, seat belt and auto-

matic retractor cannot be repaired.

●

Any work on the belt tensioners and seat

belts, including the removal and refitting of

system parts in conjunction with other repair

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