Pre-Tensioners; Load Limiters - Fiat TALENTO Owner's Handbook Manual

91) To make full use of seat belt protection,
make sure the rear single seat is locked in
place. Read the "Single rear seat"
paragraph in the "Knowing your vehicle"
chapter.
92) Do not change the originally installed
restraining system components in any way:
belts, seats and related fasteners. In
special cases (e.g.: installing a child seat)
see a Fiat Dealership.
93) Do not use anything that could loosen
the buckles (diaper pins, clips, etc.)
because a loose seat belt can cause injury
in case of an accident.
94) Never pass the shoulder belt under
your arm or behind your back.
95) Never use the same belt for more than
one person, and never fasten your seat
belt across a newborn or child you are
holding in your lap.
96) The seat belt must not be twisted.
97) After an accident, check the seat belts
and if necessary replace them. In addition,
replace the seat belts if they start to show
any sign of wear or deterioration.
98) When refitting the single rear seat,
make sure the safety belts and their tabs
are positioned correctly so they can be
used normally.
99) Check that the seat belt locking device
is correctly inserted into the buckle.
100) Do not insert any object that could
block the belt and compromise its correct
operation.
101) Make sure you have positioned the
locking housing (it should not be covered,
crushed or flattened by people or objects).
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PRE-TENSIONERS

102)
When the pretensioners intervene, they
make the seat belt adhere to the seat
occupant's body, increasing the
effectiveness of the seat belt.
With starter switch on, in the event of a
violent frontal collision, depending on its
magnitude, the system may trigger the
seat belt winder pretensioner 1
fig. 180causing it to retract the belt
immediately.
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LOAD LIMITERS

Depending on the collision's degree of
violence, this mechanism activates to
limit the seat belt action against the
body to a supportable level.
WARNING
102) Check the safety devices after every
accident. Any intervention on the complete
system (pre-tensioners, air bags, electronic
modules, wiring) or re-use on another
vehicle, even if identical, is strictly
prohibited. In order to prevent accidental
deployments that could cause damage,
only qualified Fiat Dealership personnel can
intervene in pre-tensioners and air bags.
Checking the electrical features of the
actuator can only be effected by
specifically prepared personnel using the
proper tools. When the vehicle is
scrapped, see a Fiat Dealership to remove
the pre-tensioner gas generator and air
bags.
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