Adjusting the safety belt position to body size
The belt positioning can be adjusted with the following equipment:
Belt height adjusters for the front seats ⇒ Safety belt height adjuster.
Height-adjustable front seats ⇒ Seating position.
WARNING
Incorrect safety belt positioning can cause serious injuries in the event of an accident or during sudden braking or driving
maneuvers.
Ensure your safety belt is positioned correctly.
Place the backrest in an upright position and position your safety belt correctly for your size to maximize the
protective function of the safety belt.
Place the shoulder portion of the safety belt over the center of your shoulder, and never under your arm or across
your neck.
Lay the safety belt flat and securely on the upper part of the body and pelvis. Retighten the belt if necessary.
Ensure the lap section of the safety belt lies across your lap and never over your stomach.
Throughout your pregnancy, ensure the safety belt rests evenly across your chest and as low and flat as possible
on your lap. This will prevent pressure being applied to your lower abdomen.
Do not twist the safety belt while wearing it.
Never hold the safety belt away from the body with your hand.
Do not guide the safety belt over hard or breakable objects, such as eyeglasses, pens, or keys.
Do not modify how the safety belt is routed using belt clips, retaining loops, or similar objects.
Persons who cannot achieve the optimum belt routing due to physical conditions should contact an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility about possible special modifications that can be used to
achieve the best possible protection with the safety belt and airbags. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Safety belt height adjuster
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
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