Fig. 27 On the instrument cluster display: warning lamp.
Fig. 28 On the instrument cluster display: seat belt status for the rear seats.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
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Introduction
A signal tone will sound for a few seconds if the seat belts are not fastened as the vehicle pulls off
and reaches a speed of more than approximately 25 km/h (15 mph), or if the seat belts are
unfastened while the vehicle is in motion. This is accompanied by the flashing warning lamp
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Fig. 27 .
The warning lamp does not go out until the driver and front passenger fasten their seat belts
while the ignition is switched on.
Belt status display for the rear seats
After the ignition has been switched on, the belt status display
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Fig. 28 on the instrument cluster
display shows the driver whether the rear seat passengers have fastened their seat belts. The
symbol indicates that the passenger on this seat has fastened their seat belt. The symbol
indicates that the seat belt has not been fastened.
The belt status display will be shown for approximately 30 seconds if a seat belt is fastened or
unfastened on the rear seats. The display is hidden automatically after 30 seconds.
If a seat belt for one of the rear seats is unfastened while the vehicle is in motion, the belt status
display will flash for a maximum of 30 seconds. If the vehicle is travelling faster than approximately
25 km/h (15 mph), a signal tone will also be given.
WARNING
Incorrectly fastened or unfastened seat belts increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Seat belts
will only offer the optimum level of protection when they are fastened and used properly.
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics
