Skoda OCTAVIA - 05-2005 Manual page 189

WARNING (continued)
•
A seat belt which is hanging too loose can result in injuries as
your body is moved forward by the kinetic energy produced in an
accident and is then suddenly held firm by the belt.
•
Only insert the lock tongue into the lock which is the correct one
for your seat. This will affect the protection which the belt offers
and increase the risk of an injury.
Seat belt height adjuster
The seat belt height adjuster makes it possible for you to adapt
the routing of the three-point seat belt in the area of the shoulder
to match your body size.
– Move the height adjuster in the desired direction up or down
⇒ fig.
159.
Using the system Safety
– Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height
Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of
the belt is positioned approximately across the middle of your
shoulder - on no account across your neck.
It is also possible to adapt the routing of the belt webbing at the front seats
by adjusting the height of the seat.
Taking seat belts off
Fig. 159 Front seat:
Seat belt height
adjuster
Driving Tips General Maintenance
adjuster has correctly locked in place.
WARNING
Note
Breakdown assistance
Seat belts 187
Fig. 160 Releasing
lock tongue from belt
lock
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