Safety Systems; Three-Stage Restraint System - Vauxhall Omega Owner's Manual

Safety systems

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Three-stage re straint system
Comprising:
z three-point seat belts
z belt tensioners a t the front seats
z airbag sy stems for driver a nd front
passenger 3.
The three stag es are a ctivated in sequence
depending on the seriousness of the
accident:
z The automa tic seat belt locking devices
prevent the belt strap from being pulled
out and thus ensure that the v ehicle
occupants are retained in their seats.
z The front seat b elt buckles are p ulled
downwards. As a result, the seat b elts
are instantaneously tightened and the
occupants are made aware of the
deceleration of the vehicle at a v ery ea rly
stage. This reduces the stress placed on
the body.
z The airbag sy stems a re also triggered in
the ev ent of serious accidents and form a
safety cushion for the occupants.
The airbag systems serve to supp lement
the three-point seat belts and belt
tensioners. The seat belts must therefore
always be worn. Disregard of these
instructions may lea d to injuries or
endanger life. Vehicle p assengers should
be informed accordingly.
Be sure to read the detailed descriptions of
the three-stage restra int system and the
child restraint system on the following
pag es!