Seat Belt Pre-tensioners

Chapter 4 · Manual page 175

The seat belt pre-tensioners will only be activated once and then MUST BE REPLACED. Failure to replace the pretensioners will reduce the efficiency of the vehicle’s restraint system.

If the pre-tensioners have been activated, the seat belts will still function as restraints, and must be worn so that the vehicle remains in a drivable condition. The seat belt pre-tensioners should be replaced at the earliest opportunity by an Authorised Repairer.

The vehicle is fitted with seat belt pre-tensioners. These are designed to retract the seat belts and work in conjunction with the airbags in the event of a severe collision. When medium or severe frontal collision occurs and meets the condition to activate the pre-tensioner, it will help to secure the seat belt to reduce passengers moving forward. The airbag warning lamp on the instrument pack will alert the driver to any malfunction of the seat belt pre-tensioners (see ‘Warning Lamps and Indicators’ in the ‘Brief Introduction to Vehicle Functions’ chapter). The seat belt pre-tensioners can only be activated once. After activation in a collision, they must be replaced. This may also involve replacement of other SRS components. Please refer to ‘Replacement of SRS Components’ in ‘Airbags’ of this section.

  • Seat belt pre-tensioners will not be activated by minor impacts.
  • The removal or replacement of a pre-tensioner must be carried out by the technicians trained by the manufacturer.
  • After 10 years from initial registration, (or replacement of seat belt pre-tensioner) of the vehicle, it is recommended that the seat belt pre-tensioners and any related components be replaced in order to maintain the original safety standards. If you have any doubts about this, or any other SRS device within this period, we recommend you consult an After-sales Repairer.