Volvo 1992 240 - Manual (Page 49)

1992 Volvo 240
pg. 37 Occupant safety
VOLVO CONCERN FOR SAFETY
Safety is the cornerstone of Volvo. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvos rolled off the
production line. Three-point seatbelts, safety cages, and crumple zones were designed into Volvo cars
long before it was fashionable or required by government regulations.
We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We will continue to seek out new safety features
and to refine those already in our cars. You can help. We would appreciate hearing your suggestions
about improving automobile safety. We also want to know if you ever have a safety concern with your
car. Call us in the U.S. at: 800-458-1552, or in Canada at: 416-493-3700. Thank you.
Occupant safety
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on
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how well you see
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your ability to concentrate
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how quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident.
These tips listed below are suggestions to help you cope with the ever changing traffic environment.
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Never drink and drive.
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If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effects on your driving
abilities.
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Take a driver-retraining course.
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Have your eyes check regularly.
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Keep your windshield and headlamps clean.
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Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks.
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Take into account the traffic, road and weather conditions, particularly with regard to stopping
distance.
Reporting Safety Defects In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North America.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Volvo
Cars of North America.
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