Ferrari F430 Owner's Manual page 53

Unfastening the seat belts
• Push the release button E.
• Guide the belt hooking tongue
its rest position.
Load limiting devices
In the event of impacts at high speeds,
with sharp deceleration, the load
limiting device progressively releases the
belt when the tension value reaches a
predefined threshold. This action reduces
the possibility of injury to the chest and
shoulders of the occupant.
Pretensioners
The pretensioner is activated in the event
of a violent head-on collision. The belt will
back to
A
rewind by a few centimetres a moment
before the restraining action begins,
thereby ensuring perfect tightness across
the body.
Activation of the pretensioner is indicated
by the relevant warning light on the
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instrument panel coming on and by the seat
belt locking.
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After activation, the pretensioner
ceases to function and it cannot be
repaired under any circumstances. Please
contact the Ferrari Service Network to
have it replaced.
When the pretensioner is activated, a small
amount of powder is released. This powder
is not harmful and does not indicate the
start of a fire.
2 - About your vehicle
Maintenance of the seat belts and
pretensioners
• Following a collision of a certain impact,
replace the seat belts that were worn at
the time even if they may not appear to
be damaged.
• Periodically check that the screws on the
anchoring points are tight and that the
belt is intact and slides smoothly.
• The belt must be kept clean; any dirt on
the belt could jeopardise the efficiency of
the belt winder.
• To clean the seat belt, wash it by hand
with mild soap and water and let it dry.
Do not use strong detergents, bleach or
aggressive solvents, as they can weaken
the fibres.
Do not let the belt winders get wet:
proper functioning is guaranteed only if
they are kept dry.
• The pretensioner requires no
maintenance or lubrication.
If immersed in water or mud, the
pretensioner must necessarily be replaced.
• The pretensioner must be replaced at
the intervals specified in the "Warranty
Booklet and Service Time Schedule".
All work on any part of the safety
system components must be carried
out by the Ferrari Service Network.
It is not permitted to remove or make
modifications of any kind to the seat belts, belt
winders and pretensioners.
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