Seat Leon >> Seat belt position
Seat belts offer their maximum protection only when they are properly positioned.
Fig. 12 Correct belt web and head restraint positions, viewed from front
Fig. 13 Correct belt web and head restraint positions, viewed from side
The following features are available to adjust the seat belt in the shoulder region:
• belt height adjustment for the front seats.
• front seat height adjustment*.
WARNING
• An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe injuries in the event
of an accident.
• The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoulder,
never across the neck. The seat belt must lie flat and snugly on the torso
fig. 12.
• The lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis, never across the
stomach. The seat belt must lie flat and snugly on the pelvis
fig. 13. Pull the belt tight, if necessary to take up any slack.
• Read and observe the warnings.
Seat belt adjustment
The seat belts for the front and rear occupants are locked into
position by a latch.
Fig. 11 Belt buckle and
latch plate of seat belt
The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if the belt w ...
Pregnant women must also fasten their seat belts properly
The best protection for the unborn child is for the mother to
wear the seat belt properly at all times during the pregnancy
Fig. 14 Positioning seat
belts during pregnancy
The seat belt provides ...
See also:
Categorisation of child seats into groups
Use only child seats that are officially approved and suitable
for the child.
Child seats are covered by the European standard ECE R 44 (issued by the
Economic Commission of Europe).
The child s ...
