The emergency tensioning retractors
are designed to activate only during
severe frontal impacts within the
shaded area shown. They tighten the
belts in such a way that they fit more
snugly against the body restricting as
much as possible its forward move
ment.
In cases of less severe frontal im
pacts, such as roll-overs, side or rear
collisions, or other accidents without
severe frontal forces, the emergency
tensioning retractors will not be acti
vated. The driver and passengers will
then be protected by the fastened seat
belts and inertia reel in the usual
manner.
Warning!
• All occupants should wear seat
belts at all times. This of course
applies also, although the car is
additionally equipped with air
bag, as these systems can only
fullfil! their intended functions,
if the passengers have buckled
up. Never wear the shoulder belt
under your arm or otherwise out
of position. Position the lap belt
as low as possible around the
hips (not the waist).
• Infants and small children
should be seated in a properly
secured child or infant restraint
system.
• Each seat belt should not be
used for more than one person
at a time.
• Belts should not be worn
twisted.
•
Pregnant women should select
a seat with a lap-shoulder belt
whenever possible. The lap belt
should be positioned as low as
possible around the hips, to
avoid any possible pressure on
the abdomen.
For cleaning and care of the seat
belts, see page 86.
For seat belt and emergency ten
sioning retractor safety rules, see
page 41.
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