2009 Suzuki SX4 Owner's Manual - Page 52

Supplemental Restraint System (advanced air bags): 3, 9, 12 BEFORE DRIVING WARNING Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a crash. • Only use an extender for the person, vehicle and seating position it was provided for. • Do not use if open end of extender's buckle is within 152 mm (6 inches) of center of occupant's body (See diagram). • Remove and stow the extender when it is not being used. 52D011 Seat Belt Pretensioner System (for front seat belt only) Your vehicle is equipped with a seat belt pretensioner system at the front seating positions. You can use the pretensioner seat belts in the same manner as ordinary seat belts. The seat belt pretensioner system works with the SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (advanced air bags). The crash sensors and the electronic controller of the air bag system also control the seat belt pretensioners. The pretensioners are triggered only when there is a frontal crash severe enough to trigger the front air bags and the seat belts are fastened. If the seat belts are not fastened, the respective pretensioner system will not be activated. For precautions and general information including servicing the pretensioner system, refer to the "Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)" section in addition to this "Seat Belt Pretensioner System" section, and follow all those precautions. The pretensioner is located in each front seat belt retractor. The pretensioner tightens the seat belt so the belt fits the occupant's body more snugly in the event of a frontal crash. The retractors will remain locked after the pretensioners are activated. Upon activation, some noise will occur and some smoke may be released. These conditions are not harmful and do not indicate a fire in the vehicle. WARNING This section of the owner's manual describes your SUZUKI's SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER SYSTEM. Please read and follow ALL these instructions carefully to minimize your risk of severe injury or death. 2-39 80J22-03E