Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 73

Belt tension limiter
The belt tension limiter reduces the force of
the seat belt on the body in the event of an
accident.
Note
The relevant safety requirements must be
observed when the vehicle is dismantled or
system components are removed. These
requirements are known to specialised
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workshops page 71.
Service and disposal of belt ten-
sion devices
If you work on the belt tensioners or remove
and install other parts of the vehicle when
performing other repair work, the seat belt
may be damaged. The consequence may be
that, in the event of an accident, the belt ten-
sioners function incorrectly or not at all.
So that the effectiveness of the belt tensioner
is not reduced and that removed parts do not
cause any injuries or environmental pollution,
regulations must be observed. These require-
ments are known to specialised workshops.
WARNING
Improper handling and homemade repairs
of seat belts, automatic belt retainers and
tension devices increase the risk of sustain-
Airbag system
ing severe or fatal injuries. The belt tension-
er may fail to trigger or may trigger in the
wrong circumstances.
Never attempt to repair, adjust or remove
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or install parts of the belt tensioners or
seat belts. Any work must be performed by
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a specialised workshop only
Belt tensioners and automatic belt re-
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tainers cannot be repaired and must be re-
placed.
For the sake of the environment
Airbag modules and belt tensioners may
contain perchlorate. Observe the legal re-
quirements for their disposal.
Airbag system
Brief introduction
Introduction
page 311.
Front airbags have been installed for both
driver and passenger. The front airbags can
also protect the chest and head of driver and
passenger if the seats, seat belts head re-
straints and, for the driver, the steering wheel
are correctly adjusted and used. Airbags are
considered as additional safety equipment.
An airbag cannot replace the seat belt, which
must be worn at all times, even in front seats
where front airbags have been installed.
WARNING
Never exclusively trust the airbag system
as a means of protection.
Even when triggered, airbag protection is
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only auxiliary.
The airbags provide the best protection
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when the seat belts are properly fastened,
thus reducing the risk of sustaining injuries
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page 67, How to properly adjust your
seat belt.
Before each trip, every occupant must sit
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properly, correctly fasten the seat belt be-
longing to his or her seat and keeping it fas-
tened throughout the trip. This rule is valid
for all vehicle occupants.
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