Contents - Table Of Contents
- In brief
- Instruments
- Keys, doors, bonnet
- Seats, Interior
- Safety systems
- Lighting
- Windows, sun roof, folding top
- Climate control
- Easytronic
- Automatic transmission
- Driving hints
- Saving fuel protecting the environment
- Fuel consumption, fuel, refuelling
- Catalytic converter, exhaust gases
- Drive control systems
- Brakes
- Wheels, tyres
- Roof racks caravan and trailer towing
- Self-help
- If you have a problem
- Maintenance, Inspection system
- Vehicle care
- Technical data
- Index
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70Safety systems Three-stage restraint systemComprisingz Three-point seat beltsz Belt tensioners at the front seatsz Airbag systems for driver’s seat,passenger seat 3 and outboard rearseats 3.The three stages are activated in sequencedepending on the seriousness of theaccident:z The automatic seat belt locking devicesprevent the belt strap from being pulledout and thus ensure that the vehicleoccupants are retained in their seats.z The front seat belt buckles are pulleddownwards. As a result, the seat beltsare instantaneously tightened and theoccupants are made aware of thedeceleration of the vehicle at a very earlystage. This reduces the stress placed onthe body.z The airbag systems are also triggered inthe event of serious accidents and form asafety cushion for the occupants.Be sure to read the accompanyingdescription of the child restraint system!The airbag systems 3 serve tosupplement the three-point seat beltsand belt tensioners. The seat belts musttherefore always be worn. Disregard ofthese instructions may lead to injuries orendanger life. Vehicle passengers shouldbe informed accordingly.
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