Maserati GranTurismo Sport 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Load limiting devices
To help increase passive safety levels,
the seat belt retractors are equipped
with a load limiting device designed
to control the belt reeling out, so that
the force exerted on the shoulders
while the seat belt is in restraining
mode can be suitably adjusted.
Pretensioners
To further enhance the seat belt
efficiency, the vehicle seat belts are
equipped with ETD (Emergency
Tensioning Device) pretensioners.
These devices are designed to
“detect”, by means of a sensor, that a
violent crash is occurring and retract
the belts by a few centimeters. This
helps ensure that the belt continues
to adhere to the occupants’ bodies
before the restraining action takes
place.
The smoke is not toxic and does not
indicate the presence of a fire.
The pretensioners are activated in
the event of an impact of a certain
severity.
The pretensioner only activates when
the seat belt is fastened.
After the pretensioner activation, the
seat belt can be unfastened as usual,
by pressing the button on the buckle.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication.
WARNING: Tampering with the
device will compromise its efficient
operation. If, as a result of exceptional
natural circumstances (e.g., floods,
heavy seas, etc.), the device has been
in contact with water and sludge, it
is mandatory to replace it. To help
ensure the best protection from the
pretensioners, wear the belt in such
a way that it fits snugly against your
chest and pelvis.
The pretensioners can be
deployed only once and
activate only when the seat
belts are fastened. After activation,
contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer to have the pretensioners
replaced and for properly discarding
the old components.
WARNING: Work on the vehicle which
involves blows, vibrations or localized
heating (welding) in the area of the
pretensioners may damage or activate
them: vibrations due to uneven road
surfaces or unintentional underbody
collisions, for instance, should not
affect the units. Contact your local
Authorized Maserati Dealer for any
inspection that may be required.
It is strictly forbidden to
remove or tamper with the
pretensioner components.
Any intervention must be carried
out only by qualified and authorized
personnel. Always contact your local
Authorized Maserati Dealer.