Volvo V70R - Manual (Page 12)

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Safety
Seatbelts
Seatbelt reminder
The seatbelt warning symbol in the combined
instrument panel and above the rearview
mirror illuminates until the driver and front
seat passenger buckle their seatbelts. The
seatbelt reminder switches off after
6 seconds if speed is below 10 km/h. If the
driver or front seat passenger have not
buckled their seatbelts, the reminder
switches on if speed exceeds 10 km/h and
switches off if speed drops below 5 km/h.
If the seatbelt is released, the function reacti-
vates when speed exceeds 10 km/h.
NOTE!
The seatbelt reminder is intended for
an adult sitting in the front seat. If a belt-fitted
child seat is fitted in the front seat, the
seatbelt reminder does not switch on.
Seatbelts and pregnancy
The seatbelt should always be worn during
pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in
the correct way. The diagonal section should
wrap over the shoulder then be routed
between the breasts and to the side of the
abdomen. The lap section should lay flat over
the thighs and as low as possible under the
abdomen. It must never be allowed to ride
upward. Remove all slack from the belt and
insure that it fits close to the body without any
twists.
As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers
should adjust their seats and steering wheel
such that they can easily maintain control of
the vehicle as they drive (which means they
must be able to easily operate the foot pedals
and steering wheel). Within this context, they
should strive to position the seat with as large
a distance as possible between their
abdomen and the steering wheel.
Seatbelts and pregnancy.
Seatbelt tensioner
All the seatbelts are equipped with belt
tensioners. A mechanism in the belt tensioner
tightens the belt around the body in the event
of a sufficiently violent collision. This provides
more effective restraint for passengers.