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Safety
Pretensioners
The seat belts are fi tted with pyrotechnic-powered pretensioners.
The pretensioner is activated by the airbag ECU when there is a
suffi ciently severe head-on collision (impact direction between 11
and 1 o'clock p.m.) or a suffi ciently severe side collision. The belt
will rewind a few centimetres just before the restraining action
begins, thereby improving the fi tting across the occupant's body.
Activation of a pretensioner is signalled by the illumination of the
warning light
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on the instrument panel.
Warning
Pretensioners that have been activated will no longer function
and may not be repaired under any circumstances. Contact the
Ferrari Service Network
for replacement.
When a pretensioner is activated, a small amount of smoke is
released. This smoke is not harmful.
Warning
Activation of the pretensioners only depends on the status of the
seat belts and is not affected by the occupants' presence.
If the seat belt is not fastened, the pretensioner will not activate,
even if the seat is occupied.
The seat belts are fi tted with a load limiting device. The load
limiting device is located in the belt retractor and allows controlled
release of the belt during a collision thereby limiting the impact
that the belt has on the occupant's body.
Maintenance of seat belts and pretensioners
• Following a serious collision, replace the seat belts that were worn
at the time even if they do not appear to be damaged.
• Periodically check that the screws on the anchor points are tight
and that the seat belt is in perfect condition and slides smoothly.
• The seat belt must be kept clean; the presence of any dirt could
prevent the seat belt retractor from working properly.
• To clean the seat belt, wash it by hand with mild soap and water
and let it dry. Do not use strong detergents, bleach or aggressive
solvents, as they can weaken the fi bres.
Make sure the retractors do not get wet: proper functioning is
only ensured if they are kept dry.
• The pretensioner requires no maintenance or lubrication.
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