Operation Manual

48 Seats, Interior
Three-stage safety system
Comprising:
z Three-point seat belts
z Belt tensioners at the front seats
z Airbag systems for driver and front
passenger 3.
The three stages are activated in sequence
depending on the severity of the accident:
z The automatic seat belt locking devices
prevent the belt strap from being pulled
out and thus ensure that the vehicle
occupants are retained in their seats.
z The seat belts of the front seats are
pulled downwards at the belt buckles.
This tightens the seat belt, the occupants
are slowed down at an early stage of
vehicle deceleration and and stress on
the body is reduced.
z The airbag systems are also triggered in
the event of severe accidents and form
a safety cushion for the occupants.
Thoroughly read the instructions
accompanying the child restraint system!
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Three-point seat belts
The vehicle is equipped with three-point
seat belts with automatic retractors and
locking devices, allowing freedom of body
movement although the spring-tensioned
belts always ensure a snug fit.
Information on correct seating position –
see pages 39, 52, 55.
The belt locks during heavy acceleration or
deceleration.
9 Warning
The airbag systems serve to supplement
the three-point seat belts and belt
tensioners. The seat belts must therefore
always be worn. Disregard of these
instructions may lead to injuries or
endanger life. Vehicle passengers should
be informed accordingly.