—Squeeze and hold the shoulder belt guide→ Fig. 1.
—Push the shoulder belt guide up or down so that the seat belt is routed over the middle of the shoulder (→ Seat
belt routing).
—Let go of the shoulder belt guide.
—Pull sharply on the seat belt to check whether the shoulder belt guide is engaged securely.
WARNING
Never adjust the seat belt height when the vehicle is in motion.
Belt retractor, belt tensioner, belt tension limiter
The seat belts in the vehicle are part of the vehicle safety concept (→ Standard airbag system) and include the
following important functions:
Automatic belt retractor
Every seat belt is equipped with an automatic belt retractor on the shoulder part of the belt. Full freedom of
movement is made possible when the shoulder belt is pulled slowly or when the vehicle is travelling at normal
speeds. However, if the belt is pulled out quickly or during sudden braking, during travel in mountains or bends and
during acceleration, the automatic belt retractor is locked.
Belt tensioners
The seat belts for the front seat vehicle occupants, and in some cases those on the outer rear seats, are equipped
with belt tensioners.
The belt tensioners are activated by sensors during severe frontal, side and rear collisions. They tighten the seat belts
against the direction in which they are pulled. A loose seat belt is retracted and kept taught, which can reduce the
forward motion of the vehicle occupants and their motion in the direction of impact. The belt tensioner works
together with the airbag system. If the side airbags are not activated, the belt tensioner will not be activated if the
vehicle rolls over.
A fine dust may be produced when the airbags are triggered. This is quite normal and does not mean that there is a
fire in the vehicle.
Belt tension limiter
The belt tension limiter reduces the pressure exerted by the seat belt on the body during an accident.
All safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or components of the system are scrapped.
Qualified workshops are familiar with these requirements.
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