Opel Speedster, Operation, Safety, Maintenance Manual

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Belt tensioners
The front seat belt system incorporates belt
tensioners. In the event of a headon collision
the belts are pulled downwards; the diagonal
and lap belts are instantaneously tightened.
Actuation of belt tensioners
If the belt tensioners have been actuated, they
must be replaced by an Authorised Opel
Dealer.
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Belt tensioner control indicator
The seat belt tensioners are monitored
electronically together with the airbag, and
their operational readiness shown by the siiii;
control indicator in the instrument panel.
When the ignition is switched on, the control
indicator lights up, then extinguishes. If it
does not light up or if it lights up during
driving, there is a fault in the airbag system or
the belt tensioners (see also page 32). Have
the system checked without delay by an
Authorised Opel Dealer. The system's integral
self-diagnosis facility allows faults to be
quickly remedied.
Important
I Accessories not released for your vehicle
type and other objects must not be affixed
or placed in the action zone of the belt
tensioners since this may result in injury if
the tensioners are triggered.
I Do not make any modifications to the
components of the belt tensioners. The
pyrotechnic belt tensioners may be
triggered abruptly and cause injury if
handled incorrectly.
I The seats and belts must be removed only
by an Authorised Opel Dealer.
I The belt tensioners actuate only once.
Actuated belt tensioners should only be
replaced by an Authorised Opel Dealer.
I The Opel safety directives must always be
observed when disposing of the vehicle or
components of the belt tensioners. For this
reason, disposal should be performed by
an Authorised Opel Dealer.