Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 58

56 Sitting properly and safely
If the twisting in the seat belt can not be removed, fasten the seat belt anyway.
The twisting may then not be in a belt section which rests directly against the
body! Immediately contact a specialist garage to have the twisting removed.
WARNING
Improper use of seat belts increases the risk of serious or fatal injuries.
● Regularly check that the safety belts and related parts are in good condi-
tion.
● Always keep seat belts clean.
● Avoid pinching, damaging or chafing the webbing at sharp edges.
● Always keep the belt buckle and slot for the lock tongue free of foreign
bodies and liquids.
Fastening or releasing the safety belt
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Properly fastened and adjusted seat belts hold the occupants in position during a
sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident so that they can provide maximum pro-
tection ⇒
Fastening the seat belt
Fasten and adjust the safety belt before each ride.
● Correctly adjust the front seat and head restraint ⇒ p age 44.
● Pull the webbing at the lock tongue evenly over your chest and pelvis. Do not
twist the webbing ⇒
● Insert the lock tongue firmly into the belt buckle belonging to the seat
⇒ f ig.
36.
Fig. 36 Insert the lock tongue
of the seat belt into the belt
● Pull on the seat belt to check that it has reliably engaged in the lock.
buckle.
Releasing the seat belt
Release the seat belt only when the vehicle is stationary ⇒
● Press the red button in the belt buckle
● Guide the belt back by hand so that the webbing rolls up easily, the seat belt is
not twisted and the trim panel is not damaged.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 52.
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⇒ f ig.
Fig. 37 Release the lock
tongue from the belt buckle.
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37. The lock tongue pops out.
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