Operation Manual

Seats, interior40
Belt force limiters
Load limiters on the front seats reduce the
impac t on the seat occupant’s body from a
tensioning belt, in the event of a severe
frontal collision. The belt force is controlled,
to reduce the risk of belt-inflicted injury.
Inspection of belts
Periodically inspect all parts of the belt
system for damage and to make sure they
are functioning properly.
Have damaged parts replaced. After an
accident, belts and triggered belt
tensioners must be replaced by new ones.
Do not perform any alterations on the
belts, the ir anchora ges, the autom atic
retractors or the belt buckles.
Make sure that belts are not damaged or
trapped by sharp-edged objects.
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Belt tensioners
The seat belt systems on the front seats
incorporate belt tensioners housed in the
belt buckles and seat belt retractors.
In the event of frontal collisions or side-
impacts of a certain severity, belt buckles
and seat belt retractors tighten the seat
belts; the shoulder and lap belts are
instantaneously tightened to fit the
occupant’s body more snugly.
The belt buckles and seat belt retractors
will remain locked after actuation (where
some noise will occur and smoke may be
re lea se d).
Belt tensioners are not d esigned to activate
in the event of rear-impacts, minor side-
impacts, rollovers or minor frontal
collisions.
Actuation of belt tensioners
The belt tensioners actuate only onc e and
must be replaced by a workshop after
activation.
The seat belts remain fully opera tional
even when the belt tensioners have been
actuated.
9 Warnin g
The belt tensioners are operational only
when control indicator v is unlit.
If the control indicator does not flash
briefly w hen the ignition is on, stays lit,
illuminates or flashes whilst driving, the
belt tensioners or the airbag systems may
not function correctly.
Have both systems inspected by a
workshop.