Seat belt guides, Seat belt use during pregnancy, 01 safety – Volvo 2009 C70 User Manual

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01 Safety

Seat belts

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WARNING

Never repair the belt yourself; have this

work done by a trained and qualified

Volvo service technician only.

Any device used to induce slack into the

shoulder belt portion of the three-point

belt system will have a detrimental

effect on the amount of protection avail-

able to you in the event of a collision.

The seat back should not be tilted too

far back. The shoulder belt must be taut

in order to function properly.

Do not use child safety seats or child

booster cushions/backrests in the front

passenger's seat. We also recommend

that children who have outgrown these

devices sit in the rear seat with the seat

belt properly fastened.

Seat belt guides

Seat belt guides (on both front seats)
These guides are designed to help provide
easier access to the seat belts. A belt can be
taken out of the guide and slid to the rearmost
part of the lower seat belt anchorage rod to
make it easier for passengers to enter or exit
the rear seat.

Seat belt use during pregnancy

The seat belt 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 belly. The lap
section should lay flat over the thighs and as
low as possible under the belly. 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

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