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pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner
components as this will invalidate
the vehicle type approval.
Belt force limiters
On the front seats and the rear
outboard seats, stress on the body is
reduced by the gradual release of the
belt during a collision.
Three-point seat belt
Belt pretensioners
Fasten
In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.
9 Warning
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your
body.
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 90.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be
replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
while driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
Sport seat: Feed seat belt through
belt mount on backrest when
fastening seat belt.
Seat belt reminder X 3 90.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
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