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Seat belts
Use the seat belt for
all types of driving
Even hard braking can have dangerous
consequences if you are not wearing a seat belt!
Therefore, always ask your passengers to use
seat belts! Otherwise rear seat passengers may
be thrown into the front seat backrests in a
collision, injuring everyone in the car.
Use the seat belt as follows: pull the belt out
slowly and secure it by inserting the locking tab
into the lock. A loud ”click” indicates that the
belt is locked.
The belt is not normally restricted and you
can move freely.
The belt is restricted and cannot be pulled out
further:
·if it is pulled out too fast
·during braking and acceleration
·if the car leans excessively
It is important that the belt lies against the body
so it can provide maximum protection. Do not
lean the backrest too far back.
The seat belt is designed to protect in a normal
seating position.
WARNING!
If the seat belt has been exposed to large
load strain, in a collision for example, the
entire seat belt assembly including reel,
mountings, screws, and lock must be
replaced. Even if the belt appears undama-
ged some of the protective properties may
have been lost. Replace the seat belt if it is
worn or damaged. Never make any
modifications or repairs to the seat belt
yourself; always allow a Volvo workshop
to carry out the work.
Extending the lap belt
The lap belt should be low
Keep in mind the following:
·do not use clips or anything else that
prevents the belt from lying correctly.
·ensure the belt is not twisted or caught
on anything.
·the lap belt should sit low - not over the
abdomen.
·stretch the lap belt over the lap by pulling
the diagonal shoulder belt as illustrated
above.
Each seat belt is intended for one person only!
To release the seat belt: Press on the red button
in the lock. Allow the reel to pull the belt in.