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:
—Seat belt height adjuster for the front seats (→ Seat belt height adjuster).
—Front seat height adjustment (→ Front seats).
WARNING
Incorrect seat belt routing can cause severe injuries in the event of an accident or a sudden braking or driving
manoeuvre.
● The seat belts only offer best protection when the backrests are in an upright position and the seat belts have
been fastened properly.
● The seat belt itself or a loose seat belt can cause serious injuries if the seat belt shifts from harder body parts in
the direction of softer body parts (e.g. stomach).
● The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoulder and never under the arm or across the
neck.
● The seat belt must lie flat and snugly on the chest.
● The lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis and never across the stomach. The seat belt must lie flat
and snugly on the pelvis. Tighten the belt if necessary.
● For pregnant women, the lap part of the seat belt must be as low as possible over the pelvis and lie flat around
the bulge of the belly.
● Do not twist the belt webbing while the seat belt is being worn.
● Never hold the seat belt away from the body by hand.
● The belt webbing should not lie over hard or fragile objects, such as glasses, pens or keys.
● Never use seat belt clips, retaining rings or similar items to alter the seat belt routing.
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 Commercial Vehicles recommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
dealership for this purpose.
Seat belt height adjuster
Fig. 1 Next to the front seats: Seat belt height adjuster.
The seat belt height adjusters for the front seats can be used to adjust the position of the seat belt on the shoulder so
that it can be fastened properly:
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