Audi Q5: Safety belt position

Correct belt position is the key to getting maximum protection from safety belts.

Fig. 161 Safety belt position

Standard features on your vehicle help you adjust the position of the safety belt to match your body size.

• belt height adjustment for the front seats,
• height-adjustable front seats.

WARNING

Improperly positioned safety belts can cause serious personal injury in an accident

• The shoulder belt should lie as close to the center of the collar bone as possible and should fit well on the body. Hold the belt above the latch tongue and pull it evenly across the chest so that it sits as low as possible on the pelvis and there is no pressure on the abdomen. The belt should always fit snugly > fig. 161. Pull on the belt to tighten if necessary.
• The lap belt portion of the safety belt must be positioned as low as possible across pelvis and never over the abdomen. Make sure the belt lies flat and snug > fig. 161. Pull on the belt to tighten if necessary.
• A loose-fitting safety belt can cause serious injuries by shifting its position on your body from the strong bones to more vulnerable, soft tissue and cause serious injury.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other important information.

Pregnant women must also be correctly restrained

The best way to protect the fetus is to make sure that expectant mothers always wear safety belts correctly - throughout the pregnancy.

Fig. 162 Safety belt position during pregnancy

To provide maximum protection, safety belts must always be positioned correctly on the wearer's body.

• Adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly.
• Make sure the seatback of the rear seat bench is in an upright position and securely latched in place before using the belt.
• Hold the belt by the tongue and pull it evenly across the chest and pelvis > fig. 162.
• Insert the tongue into the correct buckle of your seat until you hear it latch securely > fig. 160.
• Pull on the belt to make sure that it is securely latched in the buckle.

WARNING

Improperly positioned safety belts can cause serious personal injury in an accident.

• Expectant mothers must always wear the lap portion of the safety belt as low as possible across the pelvis and below the rounding of the abdomen.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other important information.

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