Belt Tensioners - Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

Belt tens ioners
The front sea t belt system incorporates belt
tensioners. In the event of a head -on or
rea r-end collision, d epending on the
severity of the accident, the belt buckles
are pulled d ow nwa rd s; the diagonal a nd
lap b elts are instantaneously tightened.
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Actuati on of belt tensioners
is indicated by the control indicator v – see
next pa ge. Actua tion ma y also be
indica ted b y yellow tabs 3 on the belt
buckles.
The belt tensioners must be replaced after
activation. We recommend that you
consult a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Periodically inspect all pa rts of the belt
system for dam age and to ma ke sure they
are functioning properly . Dama ged parts,
such as overstretched belts, m ust be
replaced by new ones.
If the seat belts are undama ged the
operation thereof is unaffec ted, even if the
belt tensioners hav e b een trigg ered .
Further information – see page 85.