Skoda Rapid 2013 Owner's Manual page 72

Routing of the belt webbing
Fig. 50 Correct routing of the belt webbing and correct head restraint ad-
justment
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 66.
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
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Safety
Fig. 51
Correct routing of the belt web-
bing for pregnant women
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Correct routing of the belt webbing
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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.
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The lap part of the seat belt must always run in front of the pelvis and never
across the belly.
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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:
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Seat belt height adjusters for front seats.
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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
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backrest is in an upright position and the seat belt is adjusted properly.
The seat belt itself, or a loose seat belt, can cause serious injuries if the seat
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belt is displaced from hard body parts towards soft body parts (e.g., the belly).
The shoulder part of the seat belt should run across the middle of the shoul-
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der and never under the arm or across the neck.
The seat belt should fit slat and snugly against the chest.
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The lap part of the seat belt should run in front of the pelvis and never
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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 pos-
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sible across the pelvis and fit flat around the "round" belly.
Do not twist the webbing when wearing the seat belt.
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Never hold the seat belt away from the body with your hand.
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Avoid routing the webbing across solid or fragile items such as glasses, pens
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or keys.
Never change the routing of the webbing by webbing clamps, eyelets or
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something similar.
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