Volkswagen ID.4: Safety belt positioning

Safety belts only offer the optimum protection during a collision and reduce the risk of serious injury or death if they are fastened and positioned correctly. The correct safety belt position also holds the vehicle occupant in place so that the airbags can provide their maximum protection if they deploy. Therefore, all vehicle occupants should always fasten their own safety belts and make sure they are positioned correctly → fig. 1.

Correct safety belt positioning

Fig. 1 Correct safety belt positioning and correct head restraint adjustment.

• The shoulder belt section of the safety belt must always be positioned over the center of the shoulder and never across the neck, above the arm, under the arm, or behind the back.
• The lap section of the safety belt must always lie across the lap and never over the stomach.
• The safety belt must always rest flat and securely on the body. Retighten the belt if necessary.

Correct safety belt positioning for pregnant women

Fig. 2 Correct safety belt positioning for pregnant women.

For pregnant women, the safety belt must rest evenly across the chest and as low and flat as possible on the lap, so that no pressure is applied to the lower abdomen. This should be done throughout the entire pregnancy → fig. 2.

Adjusting the safety belt position to body size

The belt positioning can be adjusted with the following equipment:

• Belt height adjusters for the front seats (→ Safety belt height adjuster).
• Height-adjustable front seats (→ Seating position).

WARNING

Incorrect safety belt positioning can cause serious injuries in the event of an accident or during sudden braking or driving maneuvers.

• Ensure your safety belt is positioned correctly.
• Place the backrest in an upright position and position your safety belt correctly for your size to maximize the protective function of the safety belt.
• Place the shoulder portion of the safety belt over the center of your shoulder, and never under your arm or across your neck.
• Lay the safety belt flat and securely on the upper body and the lap. Retighten the belt if necessary.
• Ensure the lap section of the safety belt lies across your lap and never over your stomach.
• Throughout your pregnancy, ensure the safety belt rests evenly across your chest and as low and flat as possible on your lap. This will prevent pressure being applied to your lower abdomen.
• Do not twist the safety belt while securing or wearing it.
• Never hold the safety belt away from the body with your hand.
• Do not guide the safety belt over hard or breakable objects, such as eyeglasses, pens, or keys.
• Do not modify how the safety belt is routed using belt clips, retaining loops, or similar objects.

Persons who cannot achieve the optimum belt routing due to physical conditions should contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility about possible special modifications that can be used to achieve the best possible protection with the safety belt and airbags. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Fastening and unfastening the safety beltsSafety belt height adjuster