Safety Belt Systems

The automatic reel has two independent activation systems for seat-belt locking.

FIRST ACTIVATION SYSTEM
The first activation system locks the automatic reel when driving quickly around curves, driving in tight curves, on extreme inclinations (vehicle rolls over) and during sharp braking or impact.

To check, seat backrest must be set into upright position and both hands held in supporting position close to steering wheel. the brakes are then applied fully while driving on a dry surface and at a road speed equal to twice that of walking speed. The seat belt should lock.

SECOND ACTIVATION SYSTEM
The second activation system provides additional safety and is controlled by inertia mass. If reel locks when pulling out belt suddenly, this system is also OK. Automatic reel does not require servicing and must not be opened.

Belt should retract on its own as far as possible when released in parked position. If last section does not wind back, the return spring could be weak or broken or there could be excessive friction in belt guides.

An unusable set belt or a seat belt worn in a serious accident should be destroyed immediately after removal to guarantee that it cannot be used again.

To fasten a seat belt, the tongue should insert easily and with a loud click in the lock. When pressing "Press button, belt tongue should be ejected from lock by spring force. If lock cover is missing or damaged, seat belt must be replaced.

When replacing a seat belt, lower strap must also be replaced. Tongue of lower strap on seat rail could be deformed by the impact of an accident in the case of seat-integrated belts. Attempts should never be made to straighten seat or seat rail.


CAUTION: Belt straps must never be cleaned chemically or dyed. Belt straps should only be cleaned with a luke-warm soap solution or a commercial laundry detergent.


Automatic-reel seat belts must be replaced in case of:
1. activated belt tightener
2. creases
3. unravelling
4. pinches
5. tears and cuts
6. traces of melting
7. traces of abrasion at plastic casing at belt opening for plug-in tongue or damaged seams on end of belt strap.