Seats, restraints
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Seat belts are designed to be used by
only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 52.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
Seat belts
9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Have damaged components
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 91.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be
replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners
replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Notice
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle, holding the occupants in
the seat position. Therefore the risk of
injury is considerably reduced.
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
Seat belt reminder X 3 91.
Belt force limiters
On the front seats, 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 type approval.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
Belt pretensioners
In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger
their fellow occupants and
themselves.
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