Seats, restraints
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Seat belts are designed to be used by
only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 64.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Belt pretensioners
Three-point seat belt
Fastening
In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.
9 Warning
Have damaged components
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners
replaced by a workshop.
Note
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 105.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be
replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.
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
whilst driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
Seat belt reminder
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt
reminder, indicated for front seats by
control indicators X and k, or for rear
seats by the symbol X in the Driver
Information Centre 3 104.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner
components as this will invalidate
the vehicle type approval.
Belt force limiters
Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the belt during a
collision.
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