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Pre-tensioning
can only be used once. Af-
ter they have been trig-
gered contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rised Services to have them re-
placed. The validity of the device is
10 years from the date of produc-
tion on the sticker; the pretension-
ers should be changed at an Alfa
Romeo Authorised Service as this
date approaches.
Operations
involving
banging,
vibrations
heating (above 100°C for
a maximum of 6 hours) in the area
of the pretensioners may damage
or trigger off the device. Vibrations
from rough road surfaces or acci-
dental jolting caused by mounting
pavements etc. do not have any ef-
fect on the pretensioner. If, how-
ever, you need assistance, go to Al-
fa Romeo Authorised Services.
devices
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passengers' protection in the
event of an accident, the front and rear
(where provided) seat belt reels contain a
load limiter which allows controlled sag in
such a way as to dose the force acting on
the shoulders and chest during the belt
restraining action in case of a crash.
or
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE USE OF THE SEAT
BELTS
All the occupants of the car are obliged
to respect the local traffic laws regarding
the wearing of seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before start-
ing.
Seat belts are also to be worn by expec-
tant mothers: the risk of injury in the case
of accident is greatly reduced for them
and the unborn child if they are wearing a
seat belt. Pregnant women must of course
position the lower part of the belt very low
down so that it passes under the abdomen
(as illustrated in fig. 40).
fig. 40
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