Vauxhall 2007 Vectra Operating & Safety Manual page 112

108 Safety systems
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Control indicator v for belt tensioners
The operation of the belt tensioners is
electronically monitored together with the
airbag systems and indicated on the
instrument panel by the control
indicator v. When the ignition is switched
on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not illuminate,
does not go off after 4 seconds or
illuminates whilst driving, there is a fault in
the belt tensioner system or the airbag
systems, see page 117. The belt tensioner
or the airbag systems may not activate if
an accident occurs.
Deployment of the belt tensioners is
indicated by continuous illumination of v.
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Have the cause of the fault remedied. We
recommend that you consult your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
The system's integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied. Have
your Car Pass on hand when consulting a
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
If control indicator v in the instrument
panel fails, for reasons of safety, the text
AIrbAG appears in the odometer display.
Pressing the reset button will cause the text
to disappear. It then reappears in the
odometer display 10 seconds later.
Important
z Accessories and other objects not
specifically approved for your vehicle
type must not be affixed or placed within
the action zone of the belt tensioners
(near the belt buckles) as this could
result in injury if the belt tensioners are
triggered.
z Do not make any modifications to the
Warning
z The belt tensioner and airbag system
z We recommend that you have the front
z The belt tensioners only actuate once.
z Applicable safety directives must always
components of the belt tensioners, as
this will render the vehicle unroadworthy.
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Warning
Improper handling (e.g. removal or
installation) can activate the belt
tensioners risk of injury.
control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
objects in this area.
seats removed by a Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer.
Please replace belt tensioners that have
been triggered. We recommend that you
consult your Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer.
be observed when disposing of the
vehicle. For this reason, disposal should
be performed by an authorised recycling
company. We recommend that you
consult your Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer.