26 Correct and safe › Correct belt webbing arrangement
Adjust the driver's seat in the lon-
In pregnant women, the lap belt part must be as low as possi-
ble on the pelvis, so that no pressure is exercised on the abdo-
men.
The webbing must not be pinched or twisted and rub against
sharp edges.
The webbing must not pass over solid or fragile objects in
clothing, such as a key ring, etc.
The tongue may only be inserted into the buckle of the associ-
ated seat.
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gitudinal direction so that the ped-
als can be fully pushed through
with slightly bent legs.
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Adjust the steering wheel so that
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the distance A between the
steering wheel and sternum is at
least 25 cm.
Adjust the angle of the backrest so
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that the steering wheel can be
reached at the top with your arms
slightly bent.
The webbing must be tight. Therefore, do not attach clamps or
similar items to the webbing for adjusting the seat belt ac-
cording to body size.
Move the passenger seat back as far as possible. The front
passenger must maintain a minimum distance of 25 cm from
the dash panel.
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Correct steering wheel position
Hold the steering wheel with both
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Correct belt webbing arrangement
hands on the outer edge in the
“9 o'clock” and “3 o'clock” posi-
tion. Otherwise, you may experi-
ence serious injury to the arms,
hands and head when deploying
the airbag.
The webbing arrangement is ex-
tremely important for the seat belts
to offer the best possible protection.
The shoulder strap must run over
the middle of the shoulder, must
never run over the neck, and must
lie firmly against the body (it must
not run over loose layers of cloth-
ing).
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Securing children properly
The lap belt part must be placed in
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front of the pelvis and fit tightly.
Do not carry a child on your lap, and secure the child and your-
self with a seat belt.
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Only transport children in a suitable child seat » page 65.
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