Seats, restraints
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Seat belts are designed to be used by
only one person at a time.
Child restraint system 3 46.
Periodically check all parts of the seat
belt system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
seat belts and triggered belt
pretensioners replaced by a
workshop.
Seat belt reminder 3 78.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
Belt force limiters
Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the belt during a
collision.
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner
components as this will invalidate
the vehicle operating permit.
Belt pretensioners
Three-point seat belt
Fasten
In the event of a head-on, rear-end or
side-on collision of a certain severity,
the front seat belts and the outer rear
seat belts are tightened.
Note
Make sure that the seat belts are
neither damaged by shoes or sharp-
edged objects nor trapped. Prevent
dirt from getting into the seat belt
retractors.
9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of seat belts) can trigger the
belt pretensioners.
Note
Use the belt buckle intended for the
respective seat belt when fastening
in order to ensure proper
functionality.
The deployment of the belt
pretensioners is indicated by
continuous illumination of the control
indicator v.
Airbag and belt pretensioners 3 78
Seat belt reminder
Withdraw the seat belt from the
retractor, guide it untwisted across
the body and insert the latch plate into
Triggered belt pretensioners must be
replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt
reminder, indicated by a control
indicator X for the respective seat in
the overhead console.