Occupant Safety; Seat Belts; Safety During Pregnancy - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

Safety during pregnancy

It is important that seat belts are worn correctly
during pregnancy and that pregnant drivers
adjust their seating position accordingly.
Seat belt
The seat belt should fit closely against the shoul-
der, with the diagonal section between the
breasts and to the side of the stomach.
The lap section of the seat belt should lie flat
over the thighs and as far as possible under the
stomach. Never let it ride upward. Remove
unnecessary slack and make sure the seat belt
fits as close as possible to the body. Make sure
there are no twists in the seat belt.
Seating position
As pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers
should adjust the seat and steering wheel to a
position that allows them to retain full control of
the vehicle (which means they should be able to
easily reach the steering wheel and foot pedals).
Try to maintain as much distance as possible
between the stomach and the steering wheel.
Related information
• Safety (p. 42)
• Seat belts (p. 47)
• Manual front seats (p. 186)
•
Power* front seats (p. 187)

Occupant safety

Safety is Volvo's cornerstone.
Volvo's concern for safety
Our concern for safety dates back to 1927 when
the first Volvo rolled off the production line.
Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety
cages, and energy-absorbing impact zones were
designed into Volvo vehicles long before it was
fashionable or required by government regulation.
We will not compromise our commitment to
safety. We continue to seek out new safety fea-
tures and to refine those already in our vehicles.
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 vehicle. Call us in the U.S. at:
1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at:
1-800-663-8255.
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