Vehicle Damage Warnings

Seat belts

Safety regulations for belt tensioners

WARNING!

- Test, installation and service operations must only be performed by properly qualified personnel.

- The pyrotechnic propellant has no expiration date, i.e. it has unilmited, maintenance-free life.

- When connecting the seat belt tensioner unit, all mechanical parts including those of the three-point seat belt must be correctly attached.

- Only the person performing this work must be present inside the car.

- Seat belt tensioner components must not be opened or repaired; always use new parts in all cases.

- Seat belt tensioner units which have fallen onto a hard surface must not be installed or re-installed in the car.

- Seat belt tensioner units which have suffered mechanical damage (dents, cracks) must always be replaced.

- The seat belt tensioner unit should not be removed from its container until just before installation.

- If the installation work is interrupted, return the seat belt tensioner unit to it's container.

- The open end of the seat belt tensioner must never be pointed toward a person.

- Always wash your hands after touching seat belt tensioners which have been activated.

- Storage and the transportation of seat belt tensioners is covered by the Explosives Act.

- Deployed seat belt tensioners do not have to be disposed of as hazardous waste, but can be discarded in a normal manner. It is recommended, however; that deployed seat belt tensioners be recycled.

- Do not leave a seat belt tensioner unit unattended.

- Seat belt tensioner unit must not be treated with grease, cleaners or similar products.

- Seat belt tensioner unit must not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 100° C (212° F), flying sparks or open flames.