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Pretensioner seatbelts with load limiter can be found with both Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS) and Intelligent Supplementary Restraint Systems (i-SRS).
Pretensioners and Load Limiters
Pretensioners with load limiters are fitted to the front seats of Honda vehicles. In the event of a front or side impact above a certain limit, when the SRS is deployed, the pretensioner instantly rewinds part of the seatbelt webbing to maximise the restraining effect on the occupant. If the load on the seatbelt increases due to the forward movement of the occupant's chest, the load limiter pays out a small amount of the seatbelt while maintaining a restraining effect. This sequence reduces the pressure applied to the occupant's chest, reducing the risk of injury. As part of the way SRS is designed to operate, the pretensioner will always operate in unison with the airbags.