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Safety systems
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Control indicator
v
for belt tensioners
The belt tensioners are electronic
monitored together with the airbag
systems and the deployable anti-roll
bars
3
.
Their operational readiness is
indicated by control indicator
v
on the
instrument panel. When the ignition is
switched on, the control indicator
v
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,
airbag systems or the deployable anti-roll
bars
3
-
see page 121. The belt tensioners,
airbag systems or deployable anti-roll
bars
3
may fail to trigger in the event of
an accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners is
indicated by continuous illumination of
v
.
The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied. Have
your Car Pass to hand when consulting a
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
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
components of the belt tensioners, as
this will render the vehicle unroadworthy.
z
The belt tensioner and airbag system
control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
objects in this area.
z
We recommend that you have the front
seats removed by a Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer in the event of actuation of the
belt tensioners.
z
The belt tensioners only actuate once.
Please replace belt tensioners that have
been triggered. We recommend that you
consult your Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer.
z
Applicable safety directives must always
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.
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Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied. We
recommend that you consult your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
9
Warning
Improper handling (e.g. removal or
installation) can activate the belt
tensioners – risk of injury.