Schroth Racing AutoControl - Manual (Page 14)

4 Flexible range of the seat belt mounting brackets
Repeated bending could weaken the bracket and cause it
to fail when loaded in an accident.
Never bend the bracket back and forth several times.
Any pivoting brackets of the stock 3-point belts must not
be limited in their range of motion.
5
Installation of retractor and ground wire
anchor points are not suitable
attachment of the lap belt portion of the harness belt
anchor points “C” are suitable
anchor points “D” and/or “E” are suitable only if allowed
for your vehicle’s make, model and model year and it is
used with an approved seat
[See Certified Vehicle List (Vehicle Reference List) and
heed all indexes.]
D + E
C
A-pillar
B-pillar
C-pillar
E
C
D
A-pillar B-pillar
C-pillar
If retractor is installed at anchor point "C"
(without stock 3-point belts for outboard rear seats)
If necessary open panel covering at anchor point "C"
use spacer sleeve [1].
Bolt retractor directly to the anchor point
1 = bolt
2 = spring washer
3 = eye of ground wire
4 = retractor
To assure a proper ground, make sure
that the eye of the ground wire is located
between the spring washer and retractor
body (or the C-pillar mounting bracket, if
used). Take care not to crack the wire
when tightening.
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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 37,
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
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