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Each airbag can only be triggered once. To achieve best possible protection, seat belts must always be worn properly. This also ensures that

protection is provided in accidents in which the airbag is not triggered. Any vehicle occupants not wearing a seat belt can be thrown out of the

vehicle and sustain more severe or even fatal injuries as a result.

It is also important for the rear seat occupants to wear seat belts properly, as they could otherwise be thrown forwards violently in an accident.

Rear passengers who are not wearing seat belts endanger not only themselves and the driver, but also other people in the vehicle

Seat belt protection

Fig. 8 Driver restrained by a properly positioned seat belt during a sudden braking manoeuvre.

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Correctly fastened seat belts can make a major difference. When fastened properly, seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the correct sitting

positions and considerably reduce the kinetic energy in the event of an accident. Seat belts also help to prevent uncontrolled movements that

could lead to severe injuries. In addition, wearing seat belts properly reduces the risk of being thrown from the vehicle

Passengers wearing seat belts correctly benefit greatly from the ability of the belts to reduce the kinetic energy. The front crumple zones and

other passive safety features (such as the airbag system) are also designed to reduce kinetic energy. The amount of energy generated will thus

decrease, thereby reducing the risk of injury.

The examples describe frontal collisions. Of course, properly worn seat belts substantially reduce the risk of injury in all other types of accidents.

This is why seat belts must be fastened before every trip – even if you are only planning to drive a very short distance. Ensure that all

passengers also wear their seat belts properly.

Accident statistics have shown properly worn seat belts to be an effective means of substantially reducing the risk of injury and improving the

chances of survival in a serious accident. Furthermore, properly worn seat belts improve the protection provided by airbags in the event of an

accident. This is why wearing a seat belt is a legal requirement in most countries.

Although the vehicle is equipped with airbags, the seat belts must be fastened and worn. For example, the front airbags will only be triggered in

certain types of frontal collision. The front airbags will not be triggered during minor frontal collisions, minor side collisions, rear collisions, rolls or

accidents in which the airbag trigger threshold in the control unit is not exceeded.

Therefore, always wear your seat belt and ensure that your passengers have fastened their seat belts properly before you drive off.