Safety Seat belt pre-tensioner Caution! ■ The retractor becomes very hot after a collision, do not touch it. Doing so could lead to minor injury. ■ Lots of dust and smoke is generated when the retractor is triggered. This can irritate both eyes and skin. Leave the car as soon as possible after a collision, and if irritations occur, wash eyes and/or skin immediately. If the irritation remains, seek medical attention. The seat belt pre-tensioner is part of the seat belt's retractor mechanism.
The seat belt pre-tensioner and the seat belt retractor work together to tighten the seat belt during certain types of collisions, depending on impact angle and severity, to keep the occupant in an optimal position. Only the front seats and rear outer seats have a seat belt pre- tensioner. Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the seat belt tongue from the buckle. Hold on to the seat belt while unbuckling it to ensure it does not retract too quickly or twist, and make sure the belt fully retracts. Note: The dust and smoke generated from the retractor is not hot enough to cause a fire. 21