Seats, restraints
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Seat belts are designed to be used by
only one person at a time.
Child restraint system 3 66.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
modifications to belt pretensioner
components as this will invalidate
the operating permit of your vehicle.
Belt pretensioners
In the event of a head-on, rear-end or
side-on collision of a certain severity,
the single front seat belts and the seat
belt of the outer front bench seat are
tightened by seat belt pretensioners.
Three-point seat belt
Fasten
Have damaged components
9 Warning
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners
replaced by a workshop.
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
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.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator d.
Seat belt reminder
Airbag and belt tensioners 3 111.
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt
reminder, indicated by a control
indicator a for the respective seat in
the instrument cluster and in the
overhead console.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be
replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Make sure the belt fits tightly
to the body while driving.
Notice
Seat belt reminder 3 111.
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