Fig. 66 Correct seat belt routing and head restraint adjustment
Fig. 67 Correct seat belt routing during pregnancy
Seat belts only provide an optimum level of protection during an accident when they are routed correctly. Correct seat belt routing reduces the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Correct seat belt routing also holds the vehicle occupants in position so that an inflating airbag can offer the maximum level of protection. Therefore you must always fasten your seat belt and ensure that the seat belt routing is correct.
Assuming an incorrect sitting position can cause severe or fatal injuries .
Correct seat belt routing
For pregnant women the seat belt must be positioned evenly over the chest and as low as possible over the pelvis. It must lie flat so that no pressure is exerted on the lower body – this applies in every stage of pregnancy .
Correct seat belt routing according to height
The following equipment can be used to adjust the seat belt routing:
WARNING
If a person's physical build prevents them from routing the seat belt properly, contact a qualified workshop to find out about any special modifications so that the seat belts and airbags can provide the optimum level of protection. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Service fluids and consumables
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Winter tyres with speed symbol V
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The tyre industry now supplies winter tyres with speed
symbol "V". But only under certain conditions may these tyres be
used up to the maximum permitted speed vmax
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Removing and installing rear 3-point seat belt, 2-door model, with belt
tensioner
Removing
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