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The side airbags will deploy during
significant lateral collisions. Only the airbag
on the side affected by the collision will
deploy. The airbags will inflate within a few
thousandths of a second and deflate on
contact with the occupants, thus
providing protection for the chest and
shoulder areas. During minor lateral
collisions, overturns, front collisions and
rear collisions, the side airbags will not
deploy.
Seat belts
WARNINGS
Wear a seat belt and keep sufficient
distance between yourself and the
steering wheel. Only when you use
the seat belt properly, can it hold you in a
position to achieve its optimum effect.
See Sitting in the correct position
(page 58).
Never use a seat belt for more than
one person.
Use the correct buckle for each seat
belt.
Do not use a seat belt that is slack
or twisted.
Do not wear thick clothing. The seat
belt must fit tightly around your body
to achieve its optimum effect.
Position the shoulder strap of the
seat belt over the centre of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.
The drivers seat belt retractor is fitted with
a seat belt pretensioner. Seat belt
pretensioners have a slightly lower
deployment threshold than the airbags.
During significant frontal collisions, it is
possible that only the seat belt
pretensioners will deploy.
Occupant protection
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FASTENING THE SEAT
BELTS
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WARNING
Insert the tongue into the buckle
until a distinct click is heard,
otherwise the seat belt will not be
locked correctly.
Pull the belt out steadily. It may lock if
pulled sharply or if the vehicle is on a
slope.
To release the belt, press the red button
on the buckle and let the belt rewind
completely and smoothly.
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