48 Seats, restraintsSeat beltsThe seat belts are locked duringheavy acceleration or deceleration ofthe vehicle, holding the occupants inthe sitting position. Therefore, the riskof injury 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 and properfunctionality.Have damaged componentsreplaced. After an accident, have thebelts and triggered belt pretensionersreplaced by a workshop.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 seat is equipped with a seat beltreminder, indicated by controlindicator X in the instrument panel3 83, 3 86.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 86.Triggered belt pretensioners must bereplaced by a workshop. Beltpretensioners can only be triggeredonce.NoticeDo not affix or install accessories orother objects that may interfere withthe operation of the beltpretensioners. Do not make anymodifications to belt pretensionercomponents as this will invalidatethe vehicle type approval.
