Schroth Racing AutoControl III - Manual (Page 14)

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3 Routing of the shoulder belts
Distance between headrest
guides min. 4¾" (120 mm).
If there is only one headrest post or
if the distance between 2 posts is
less than 4¾" (120 mm).
• For vehicles equipped with stock seats not suitable for use
with harness belt systems, special seats are required. See
Certified Vehicle List (Vehicle Reference List).
4 How to close and release the buckles
4.1 Lap
belt buckle
To close:
Insert the latch into the buckle until you can hear a
distinct clicking sound.
To open:
Depressing the red button marked "PRESS" will
open the buckle.
4.2 Buckle between tail strap and shoulder belts
(separation buckle).
To close:
Insert the latch underneath the plastic cover until it
locks in (1) and the plastic cover slides back into
its normal position (2).
To open:
Slide the plastic cover in the direction of the arrow
to the stop (1). Tilt the latch downwards and
remove it from the buckle (2).
5 How to adjust the belt
5.1 to lengthen the belt
Hold the adjuster at right angles
- 90° - to the belt and pull in
direction of the arrow (see
illustration beside).
5.2 to shorten the belt
Pull the end of the strap in
direction of the arrow (see
illustration beside).
SCHROTH offers accessory adjusting grips which can make
the adjustment even more convenient (see page 20,
Accessories).
6 Adjustment of the headrest and initial adjustment
of the tail strap
6.1 Retractor installed at anchor point "C"
wrong way right way
The shoulder belts must not
sag or be pulled downwards.
Headrests must not restrict
movement of the shoulder
belts. The headrest is properly
adjusted and the shoulder
belts can move freely
without slack.
6.2 Retractor installed at anchor point "D" or “E”
wrong way wrong way right way
Belts must not have
any sag. The tail strap must
not be misdirected
by upholsteries or
the rear seat
cushions.
The headrest is
properly adjusted
and the shoulder
belts can move
freely without
slack.
a) After choosing the correct seating position, put the belt on
and adjust the lap belt so it fits tightly in the bend between
the pelvic crest and the upper thigh. The release buckle
should be located in the center in front of your body. If
necessary, lengthen the tail strap first.
b) Next adjust the shoulder belts: Make sure there is approx.
4 inches (10 cm) of loose belt protruding from each
shoulder belt adjuster.
c) One of the two shoulder belts should now be tight against
the shoulder, the other shoulder belt should be looser.
d) Tighten the looser shoulder belt until both shoulder belts