Audi A5 owners manual page 173

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document_0900452a8179700c.book Seite 171 Donnerstag, 22. März 2007 10:19 10 Seat belts 171 Important safety instructions for using seat WARNING (continued) belts buckle of any of the belts is damaged, the belt must be replaced There are a number of safety points concerning the seat by a qualified workshop. belts which you should remember. This will help to reduce • The seat belts must not be removed or modified in any way. Do the risk of injury in an accident. not attempt to repair a damaged belt yourself. • Seat belts which have been worn in an accident and stretched WARNING must be replaced by a qualified workshop. The belt anchorages • The seat belts can only provide maximum protection if the should also be checked. seats are adjusted properly ⇒ page 70, “Seats and storage”. • To ensure proper protection, it is important to wear the seat Forces acting in a collision belts in the correct position ⇒ page 173, “How to wear seat belts properly”. Ensure that the seat belts are worn exactly as recom-The physical principles involved in a frontal mended in this chapter. Belts which are not worn properly can impact increase the risk of injury in accidents considerably. • Do not allow the seat belt to become twisted or jammed, or to Very large forces are generated during a collision; these rub on any sharp edges. forces have to be absorbed. • Never allow two passengers (even children) to share the same seat belt. It is especially dangerous to place a seat belt over a child sitting on your lap. • Do not wear the belt over hard or fragile objects (such as glasses or pens, etc.) because this can cause injuries. • Loose, bulky clothing (such as an overcoat over a jacket) impairs the proper fit and function of the belts. Fig. 178 Passengers of • The belts must be kept clean, otherwise the retractors may not a vehicle which is work properly ⇒ page 226, “Seat belts”. headed for a brick wall. They are not using seat • The slot in the seat belt buckle must not be blocked with paper belts. or other objects, as this can prevent the latch plate from engaging properly. • The latch plate of the belt must always be engaged in the correct buckle for that seat, otherwise the belt will not be fully effective. • Check the condition of the seat bel ts at regular intervals. If you notice that the belt webbing, fittings, retractor mechanism or Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data

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