Three-Stage Safety System; Three-Point Seat Belts - Vauxhall SIGNUM Owner's Manual

Three-stage safety system

Comprising:
z three-point seat belts,
z belt tensioners at the front seats and the
rear outer seats,
z airbag systems for driver, front
passenger and outboard rear seats 3.
The three stages are activated in sequence
depending on the severity of the accident:
z The automatic seat belt locking devices
prevent the belt strap from being pulled
out and thus ensure that the vehicle
occupants are retained in their seats.
z The front seat belts are pulled down at
the belt buckles. This means the belts fit
snugly, the occupants are decelerated
early with the vehicle and the body
loading is reduced.
z The airbag systems are also triggered in
the event of serious accidents and form a
safety cushion for the occupants.
Depending on the severity of the
accident, the front airbags inflate in two
stages.
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Warning
The airbag systems serve to supplement
the three-point seat belts and belt
tensioners. The seat belts must therefore
always be worn. Disregard of these
instructions may lead to injuries or
endanger life. Vehicle passengers should
be informed accordingly.
Please read the instructions provided with
the child restraint system!
Seats, interior

Three-point seat belts

The vehicle is equipped with three-point
seat belts with automatic retractors and
locking devices, allowing full freedom of
body movement although the spring
tensioned belts always ensure a snug fit.
For information on correct seating
position – see pages 50, 75, 81.
The seat belts lock during heavy
acceleration or deceleration.
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