The audio reminder is speed dependent, and in
some cases time dependent. The visual reminder
is located in the roof console and in the com-
bined instrument panel (p. 66).
Child seats are not covered by the seatbelt
reminder system.
Rear seat
The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two
subfunctions:
•Provides information on which seatbelts
(p. 28) are being used in the rear seat. A
message appears in the combined instru-
ment panel when the seatbelts are in use, or
if one of the rear doors has been opened.
The message is cleared automatically after
driving for approximately 30 seconds or after
pressing the indicator stalk OK button
(p. 112).
•Provides a warning if one of the rear seat-
belts is unfastened during travel. This warn-
ing takes the form of a message in the com-
bined instrument panel along with the audio/
visual signal. The warning stops when the
seatbelt is re-fastened, or it can also be
acknowledged manually by pressing the OK
button.
The message in the combined instrument panel
showing which seatbelts are in use is always
shown. Press the OK button to see stored mes-
sages.
Certain markets
An acoustic signal and indicator lamp remind the
driver and front seat passenger to use a seatbelt
if either of them is not wearing one. At low speed,
the audio reminder will sound for the first 6 sec-
onds.
Seatbelt tensioner
All the seatbelts (p. 28) are equipped with belt
tensioners. A mechanism in the seatbelt ten-
sioner tightens the seatbelt in the event of a suf-
ficiently violent collision. The seatbelt then pro-
vides more effective restraint for the occupants.
WARNING
Never insert the tongue of the passenger's
seatbelt into the buckle on the driver's side.
Always insert the tongue of the seatbelt into
the buckle on the correct side. Do not make
any damages on seatbelts nor insert any for-
eign objects into a buckle. The seatbelts and
buckles would then possibly not function as
intended in the event of a collision. There is a
risk of serous injury.
