Peugeot 308: Seat belts

Inertia reel

The seat belts are equipped with an inertia reel which allows the strap length to adjust automatically to the shape of the user. The seat belt returns to its storage automatically when it is not used.

The inertia reels are fitted with a device which automatically locks the strap in the event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over. It can be released by pulling the strap firmly and then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.

Pyrotechnic pretensioning

This system improves safety in the event of a frontal or side impact.

Depending on the severity of the impact, the pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat belts against the body of the occupants.

The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are enabled when the ignition is on.

Progressive force limiting system

This system reduces the pressure of the seat belt on the chest of the occupant, taking their stature into account, thus improving their protection.

In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and seriousness of the impacts, the pyrotechnic device may trigger before and independently of airbag deployment. Deployment of the pretensioners is accompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to the activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in the system.

In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes on.

Following an impact, have the seat belt system checked, and if necessary replaced, by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic pretensioning system and a progressive force limiting system.

Rear seat belts

Each of the rear seats has a three-point seat belt with inertia reel.

The outer seats are fitted with a pyrotechnic pretensioning and force limiting system.

Fastening

► Pull the strap, then insert the tongue into the buckle.

► Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by pulling on the strap.

Unfastening

► Press the red button on the buckle.

► Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

Seat belt not fastened/ unfastened alerts

1. Front left seat belt warning lamp
2. Front right seat belt warning lamp
3. Rear left seat belt warning lamp
4. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp
5. Rear right seat belt warning lamp

Not fastened/unfastened warning lamp

It comes on in red on both the instrument panel and on the seat belts warning lamps display as soon as the system detects that a seat belt is not fastened or has been unfastened.

Front seat belt not fastened alert

When the ignition is switched on, if the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt, the corresponding warning lamp (1 or 2) comes on in red. At a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h), the warning lamp flashes red, accompanied by an audible signal for around 2 minutes. After this time has elapsed, the warning lamp remains on fixed in red until the seat belt is fastened.

Rear seat belt not fastened alert

When the ignition is switched on, if one of the rear passengers has not fastened their seat belt, the corresponding warning lamp (3, 4 or 5) comes on in red for 1 minute.

Seat belt unfastened alert

After the ignition is switched on, if the driver or a passenger unfastens their seat belt, the corresponding warning lamp (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) comes on in red. At a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h), the warning lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible signal for around 2 minutes. After this time has elapsed, the warning lamp remains on until the seat belt has been fastened again.

With the ignition on, if the driver or a passenger fastens their seat belt, the corresponding warning lamp (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) comes on in green on the display.

With the ignition on, if one of the front or rear passenger seats is detected as being unoccupied, the corresponding warning lamp (2, 3, 4 or 5) comes on in grey on the display.

When there are no longer any not fastened/ unfastened alerts, the green or grey warning lamps remain on for around 30 seconds, then go off.

Advice

The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly and that they are all fastened before setting off.

Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must always fasten the seat belt, even for short journeys.

Do not invert the seat belt buckles, as they will not fulfil their role properly.

To ensure the proper functioning of the belt buckles, make sure that there are no foreign bodies present (e.g. a coin) before fastening.

Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt is reeled in correctly.

After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.

Installation

The lower part of the strap must be positioned as low as possible over the pelvis.

The upper part must be positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.

At the front, adjusting the position of the seat belt may require the seat height to be adjusted.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:

• be tightened as close to the body as possible.
• be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking that it is not twisted.
• only be used to secure one person.
• not show signs of tearing or fraying.
• not be changed or modified, in order to avoid affecting its performance.

Recommendations for children

Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is less than 12 years old or shorter than 1.5 metres.

Never use the same seat belt to secure more than one child.

Never carry a child on your lap.

For more information on Child seats, refer to the corresponding section.

Maintenance

In accordance with current safety regulations, for all work on your vehicle's seat belts, contact a qualified workshop with the skills and equipment needed, which a PEUGEOT dealer is able to provide.

Have the seat belts checked regularly by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if the straps show signs of damage.

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or a textile cleaning product, sold by PEUGEOT dealers.