Abstract: A seat belt configuration includes a shoulder belt, a lap belt, a belt lock, and belt retractors. A release mechanism is assigned to the shoulder belt and/or the lap belt so that the first belt retractor can be separated from the second belt retractor. The release mechanism includes web-shaped or bolt-holding elements for securing respective belt ends of the shoulder belt and the lap belt or respective belt ends of two sections of the shoulder belt or of the lap belt. At least one of the holding elements has a retaining structure and is releasable when the retaining structure is inactivated.

Abstract: A seat belt configuration includes a shoulder belt, a lap belt, a belt lock, and belt retractors. A release mechanism is assigned to the shoulder belt and/or the lap belt so that the first belt retractor can be separated from the second belt retractor. The release mechanism includes web-shaped or bolt-shaped holding elements for securing respective belt ends of the shoulder belt and the lap belt or respective belt ends of two sections of the shoulder belt or of the lap belt. A least one of the holding elements has a retaining structure and is releasable when the retaining structure is inactivated.

Abstract: A passenger safety arrangement for a vehicle has a side air bag and a safety belt which acts as a restraining element for a passenger seated on a vehicle seat. The passenger safety arrangement also includes at least one sensor for detecting a lateral collision and at least one control unit for activating the lateral air bag and/or a belt tensioning device in response to signals supplied by the sensor. In order to improve passenger protection in the event of a lateral collision, the side air bag is activated by the control unit before actuation of the belt tensioning device.