2003-2010 Vauxhall Meriva SUV Seats, Interior -> Belt tensioners User Manual
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Seats, Interior  
9 Warning  
Eliminate the cause of the fault  
immediately by a workshop.  
Self-diagnosis integrated into the system  
allows rapid fault identification.  
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Control indicator v for belt tensioners  
Belt tensioners  
The function of the belt tensioners and  
airbag systems is monitored electronically  
and indicated by the control indicator v.  
The front seat belt systems are equipped  
with belt tensioners. In the eventof a head-  
on or rear-end collision of a certain  
severity, the belt buckles are pulled down,  
thus tightening the belts.  
When the ignition is turned on, the control  
indicator illuminates for approx. 4 seconds.  
If it does not illuminate, or if it does not go  
out after 4 seconds, or if it illuminates while  
driving, there is a fault in the belttensioner  
or airbag systems, see page 72. The  
systems might not trigger in the eventof an  
accident.  
Actuation of belt tensioners  
Indicated by illumination of control  
indicator v, see next colum n.  
If the belt tensioners are triggered, they  
must be replaced by a workshop.  
Deployment of the belt tensioners is  
indicated by continuous illumination of v.  
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Im portant  
z The belt tensioner and airbag system  
control electronics can be found in the  
centre console area. In order to avoid  
malfunctions, do not store magnetic  
objects in this area.  
z We recommend that you have the front  
seats removed by a w orkshop in the  
event of actuation of the belt tensioners.  
z Do not fit accessories not specifically  
released for your vehicle type or store  
objects in the belt tensioner operating  
area (in the area of the belt tensioners)  
due to the risk of injury in the event the  
belt tensioners are triggered.  
z The belt tensioners trigger once only,  
indicated by the illumination of control  
indicator v. Have a workshop replace  
triggered belt tensioners.  
z When using the rear seats, ensure that  
the front seat belt components are not  
damaged by shoes or other objects.  
Avoid dirtgetting into the belt retractors.  
z Do not make any modifications to the  
components of the belt tensioners, as  
this will render the vehicle unroadworthy.  
z When disposing of the vehicle, the sa fety  
instructions given for this must be  
observed . Ta ke the vehicle to a recycling  
company for disposal.  
9 Warning  
Incorrecthandling (e.g. removal or fitting  
of seat belts or belt buckles) can trigger  
the belt tensioners; risk of injury.  

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