Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy; Drive Similar); Safety System Check; Seat Belt Care - Chevrolet CORVETTE Owner's Manual

56 Seats and Restraints

Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy

(Left-hand Drive Shown,
Right-hand Drive Similar)
Seat belts work for everyone, including
pregnant women. Like all occupants, they
are more likely to be seriously injured if
they do not wear seat belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should
be worn as low as possible, below the
rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
The best way to protect the foetus is to
protect the mother. When a seat belt is
worn properly, it is less likely that the
foetus will be hurt in a crash. For pregnant
women, as for anyone, the key to making
seat belts effective is to wear them
properly.

Safety System Check

Periodically check the seat belt reminder,
seat belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
and seat belt anchorages to make sure they
are all in working order. Look for any other
loose or damaged seat belt system parts
that might keep a seat belt system from
performing properly. See your dealer to
have it repaired. Torn, frayed or twisted seat
belts may not protect you in a crash. Torn
or frayed seat belts can rip apart under
impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed,
have it replaced immediately. If a belt is
twisted, it may be possible to untwist it by
reversing the latch plate on the webbing.
If the twist cannot be corrected, ask your
retailer to fix it.
Make sure the seat belt reminder light is
working. See Seat Belt Reminders 0 96.
Keep seat belts clean and dry. See Seat Belt
Care 0 56.

Seat Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.
Seat belts should be properly cared for and
maintained.
Seat belt hardware should be kept dry and
free of dust or debris. As necessary, exterior
hard surfaces and seat belt webbing may be
lightly cleaned with mild soap and water.
Ensure there is not excessive dust or debris
in the mechanism. If dust or debris exists in
the system please see the dealer. Parts may
need to be replaced to ensure proper
functionality of the system.
Warning
Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing.
It may severely weaken the webbing. In
a crash, they might not be able to
provide adequate protection. Clean and
rinse seat belt webbing only with mild
soap and lukewarm water. Allow the
webbing to dry.