Fig. 52 Correct seat belt routing and head restraint adjustment
Fig. 53 Correct seat belt routing during pregnancy
Seat belts only provide an optimum level of protection during an accident when they are routed correctly. Correct seat belt routing reduces the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Correct seat belt routing also holds the vehicle occupants in position so that an inflating airbag can offer the maximum level of protection. Therefore you must always fasten your seat belt and ensure that the seat belt routing is correct.
Assuming an incorrect sitting position can cause severe or fatal injuries .
Correct seat belt routing
For pregnant women the seat belt must be positioned evenly over the chest and as low as possible over the pelvis. It must lie flat so that no pressure is exerted on the lower body – this applies for the entire course of the pregnancy .
Correct seat belt routing according to height
The following equipment can be used to adjust the seat belt routing:
WARNING
If a person's physical build prevents them from routing the seat belt properly, contact a qualified workshop to find out about any special modifications so that the seat belts and airbags can provide the optimum level of protection. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Wiring Eyelets, Repairing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Note
Do not use rust remover, contact spray or grease because the
lack of friction will cause the torque to be ...
Changing bulbs in the front headlights (halogen H4)
Fig. 178 Rear view of the
right-hand H4 headlight with plastic covers: ① dipped beam and main beam, ② turn
signal and ③ side light
Fig. 179 Rear view of the
right-hand H4 headlight with rubber cover: ① dipped beam and main beam, ② turn
signal and ③ side light
First read and o ...
Trailer Socket
Connect the trailer socket to the vehicle electrical system
of the vehicle pulling the trailer according to the manufacturer
instructions.
Refer to the applicable wiring diagrams or manufacturer
installation instructions when installing ...