Methods of restraint in addition to the rear seat belts

They consist of:
  • side seat belt inertia reel pretensioners;
  • chest force limiters.
These systems are designed to act independently or together when the vehicle is subjected to a frontal impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the system can cause:
  • blocking of the seat belt;
  • the seat belt inertia reel pretensioner (which engages to correct seat belt slack).

Load limiter

Above a certain severity of impact, this mechanism is used to limit the force of the belt against the body so that it is at an acceptable level.

Side seat belt pretensioners

The pretensioners hold the seat belt against the body, holding the occupant more securely against the seat, thus increasing the seat belt's efficiency.
With the ignition on, following a significant frontal impact and depending on the severity of the impact, the system may trigger the seat belt inertia reel pretensioner 1 which instantly retracts the seat belt.
WARNING
  • Have the entire restraint system checked following an accident.
  • Any operation on the entire system (pretensioners, airbags, electronic units, wiring) or re-use on any other vehicle, even identical, is strictly prohibited.
  • To avoid the system triggering accidentally and causing injury, only qualified personnel from the brand network may work on the pretensioners and airbags.
  • The electrical trigger system may only be tested by a specially trained technician using special equipment.
  • If the vehicle is scrapped, contact an approved dealer to dispose of the gas generator of the pretensioners and airbags.