Seat belts
Taking off the seat belts
The red button releases the belt from the buckle.
Fig. 196
The latch plate of the belt springs out of the
buckle
... Press the red button in the seat belt buckle
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Fig.
196. The latch plate will spring out of
the buckle .
... Guide the belt back by hand so that it is taken
up by the retractor.
Belt tensioners
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The seat belts are equipped with belt tensioners.
Pyrotechnic belt tensioners
The seat belts are tensioned automatically in se
vere collisions, depending on the circumstances.
This helps to reduce the forward motion of the
occupants.
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WARNING
- False activation of the belt tensioner is pos
sible.
- Any work on the tensioner system or remov
al and installation of system components
for other repairs must be performed by a
qualified workshop.
- The belt tensioners can only be activated
once. If they have been activated at any
time, the system must be replaced.
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Note
- Some smoke may be released when the belt
tensioners are activated. This does not
mean there is a fire in the vehicle.
- The relevant safety requirements must be
observed when the vehicle or components
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of the system are scrapped. Your authorised
dealer is familiar with these regulations and
will be pleased to pass on the information
to you.
