Vauxhall Signum, Owner'S Manual

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72 Seats, interior
In the event of an accident, persons not
wearing seat belts endanger their fellow
occupants and themselves.
Control indicator
X for the seat belt – see
page 101.
Seat belts are only intended for one person.
They are not suitable for anyone under
12 years of age or under 150 cm tall.
For children up to 12 years of age, we
recommend the Vauxhall child restraint
system – see page 77.
Belt force limiters
on the front seat belts reduce stresses on
the body by releasing the seat belt gently
during an impact. This allows the body to
move slightly in anticipation of the impact.
Testing the seat belts
Check all parts of the belt system from time
to time for damage and to ensure function.
Replace damaged parts. Following an
accident, have the seat belts and actuated
belt tensioners replaced by a workshop.
Do not make alterations to the seat belts,
their anchorages, their automatic
retractors and the belt buckles.
Do not damage the seat belt with sharp
objects, and do not get it trapped.
Belt tensioners
The front seat belt systems are fitted with
belt tensioners. The seat belts are pulled
down and tensioned at the belt buckles in
the event of frontal and rear collisions,
depending on the severity of the accident.
This tensions the seat belts.
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Warning
Always wear your seat belt, and that
means also in urban traffic and when you
are a rear seat passenger. It can save
your life!
Pregnant women must always wear a
seat belt – see page 75.