Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 60

58 Sitting properly and safely
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 52.
Only correct routing of the webbing of fastened seat belts provide maximum pro-
tection and reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries in an accident. In addition,
correct routing of the webbing will keep the occupants in position so that a de-
ploying airbag can provided maximum protection. Therefore, always fasten the
seat belt and check for correct routing of the webbing.
A wrong seated position can cause serious or fatal injuries ⇒ p age 44, Adjusting
the seat position.
Correct routing of the belt webbing
● The shoulder part of the seat belt should always run across the middle of your
shoulder and never across the neck, the arm, under the arm or behind the back.
● The lap part of the seat belt must always run in front of the pelvis and never
across the belly.
● The seat belt must always be flat and fit snugly against the body. Tighten the
webbing somewhat if necessary.
For pregnant women, the seat belt should run evenly over the chest and as low
as possible and flat in front of the pelvis so that no pressure is exerted on the
lower abdomen – this must be observed during the entire pregnancy
Adjusting the routing of the webbing to the body size
The routing of the webbing can be adjusted with the following equipment fea-
tures:
● Seat belt height adjusters for front seats.
● Front seats adjustable for height.
WARNING
Improper routing of the webbing may cause serious injuries in the event of an
accident or sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
● Optimal protection by the seat belts can only be achieved when the seat
backrest is in an upright position and the seat belt is adjusted properly.
Fig. 39 Correct routing of the
● The seat belt itself, or a loose seat belt, can cause serious injuries if the
belt webbing for pregnant
seat belt is displaced from hard body parts towards soft body parts (e.g., the
women.
belly).
● The shoulder part of the seat belt should run across the middle of the
shoulder and never under the arm or across the neck.
● The seat belt should fit slat and snugly against the chest.
● The lap part of the seat belt should run in front of the pelvis and never
across the belly. The seat belt should fit slat and snugly against the pelvis.
Tighten the webbing somewhat if necessary.
● For pregnant women, the lap part of the seat belt should run as low as
possible across the pelvis and fit flat around the "round" belly.
● Do not twist the webbing when wearing the seat belt.
● Never hold the seat belt away from the body with your hand.
● Avoid routing the webbing across solid or fragile items such as glasses,
pens or keys.
● Never change the routing of the webbing by webbing clamps, eyelets or
something similar.
Note
Individuals who can not reach the optimal routing of the webbing due to their
physical characteristics should consult a specialist garage about possible special
installations to obtain the optimal protective effect of seat belts and airbags. Ško-
da recommends a Škoda partner for this purpose.
⇒ f ig.
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