This prevents injuries caused by the tightness of the safety belt during a collision and ensures that the airbags and safety belts protect passengers more gently as less force is exerted on their heads and chests.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Front-seat adaptive force limiter
Further adding to the occupants' passive safety in BMW automobiles, the front-seat safety belts are fitted with force limiters which judge the strength of an impact and apply the right degree of restraint to protect the occupant.
This prevents injuries caused by the tightness of the safety belt during a collision and ensures that the airbags and safety belts protect passengers more gently as less force is exerted on their heads and chests.
This prevents injuries caused by the tightness of the safety belt during a collision and ensures that the airbags and safety belts protect passengers more gently as less force is exerted on their heads and chests.