Seats, restraints 49Seat beltsThe seat belts are locked during hardacceleration or deceleration of thevehicle holding the occupants in thesitting position. Therefore the risk ofinjury is considerably reduced.9 WarningFasten seat belt before each trip.In the event of an accident, peoplenot wearing seat belts endangertheir fellow occupants andthemselves.Seat belts are designed to be used byonly one person at a time. Childrestraint system 3 56.Periodically check all parts of the beltsystem for damage, pollution andproper functionality.Have damaged componentsreplaced. After an accident, have thebelts and triggered belt pretensionersreplaced by a workshop.9 WarningThe openings in the backrests ofthe VXR seats are not designed tomount or carry through any kind ofadditional seat belts.NoticeMake sure that the belts are notdamaged by shoes or sharp-edgedobjects or are trapped. Prevent dirtfrom getting into the belt retractors.Seat belt reminderFront seats are equipped with a seatbelt reminder, indicated for driver seatby control indicator X in thetachometer 3 114 and for passengerseat by the control indicators in thecentre console 3 111.Belt force limitersOn the front seats, stress on the bodyis reduced by the gradual release ofthe belt during a collision.Belt pretensionersIn the event of a head-on or rear-endcollision of a certain severity, the frontseat belts are tightened.9 WarningIncorrect handling (e.g. removal orfitting of belts) can trigger the beltpretensioners.Deployment of the belt pretensionersis indicated by continuous illuminationof control indicator v 3 114.
