Alfa Romeo 166 Specifications download pdf (Page 43)

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PRETENSIONERS

To increase the efficiency of the front

seat belts, the Alfa 166 is fitted with

pretensioners.

These devices “feel”, through a sensor,

that a violent crash is in progress and

rewind the seat belts a few centimetres.

In this way they ensure that the seat belt

adheres perfectly to the wearer before

the restraining action begins.

The seat belt locks to indicate that the

device has intervened; the seat belt can-

not be drawn back up even when guiding

it manually.

IMPORTANT To obtain the highest

degree of protection from the action of

the pretensioning device, wear the seat

belt keeping it firmly close to the chest

and pelvis.

A small amount of smoke may be pro-

duced. This smoke is in no way toxic and

presents no fire hazard.

The pretensioner does not require any

maintenance or greasing. Anything that

modifies its original conditions invalidates

its efficiency. If due to unusual natural

events (floods, sea storm, etc.) the de-

vice has been affected by water and

mud, it must necessarily be replaced.

After adjustment, always

check that the slider is

anchored in one of the positions

provided. To do this, with the but-

ton (A-fig. 52) released, exert a

further pressure to allow the an-

chor device to catch if release did

not take place at one of the preset

positions.

WARNING

The pretensioner can only

be used once. After a col-

lision that has triggered it, have it

replaced at an Alfa Romeo Autho-

rized Services. The validity of the

device is 10 years starting from

the date of production, the preten-

sioners should be replaced at an

Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as

this date approaches.

WARNING

This precaution could greatly reduce the

risk of injury in case of collision.

Correct adjustment is obtained when the

belt passes half way between the end of

the shoulder and the neck.

4 different adjustments in height are

provided.

To adjust the attachment raise or lower

the grip (A-fig. 52) and ring (B-

fig. 52) to one of the set positions.

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