Seat Belts; Seat Belts - Fiat DOBLO Owner's Handbook Manual

SEAT BELTS

The seat belts are locked during heavy
acceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle, holding the occupants in the seat
position. Therefore the risk of injury is
considerably reduced.
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WARNING
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people not
wearing seat belts endanger their fellow
occupants and themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by
only one person at a time.
Child restraint system 3 41.
Periodically check all parts of the seat
belt system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
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Have damaged components replaced.
After an accident, have the seat belts and
triggered seat belt pretensioners
replaced by a workshop.
Note
Make sure that the seat belts are neither
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged objects
nor trapped. Prevent dirt from getting into the
seat belt retractors.
Note
Use the belt buckle inteded for the respective
seat belt when fastening in order to ensure
proper functionality.
Seat belt reminder
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt
reminder, indicated by a control indicator
X for the respective seat in the roof
console 3 75.
Belt force limiters
Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the seat belt during a
collision.
Belt pretensioners
In the event of a head-on, rear-end or
side-on collision of a certain severity, the
front seat belts and the outer second row
seat belts are tightened.
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WARNING
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or fitting of
seat belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
The deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination of
control indicator v.
Airbag and belt pretensioners3 76
Triggered belt pretensioners must be
replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or other
objects that may interfere with the operation
of the belt pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner
components as this will invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.