Advice For Pregnant Women; Seat Belt Maintenance - Honda Accord Sedan 1993 Reference Owner's Manual

The Seat Belt System and How It Works (cont'd)

Advice For Pregnant Women

Protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child.
Therefore, a pregnant woman should wear a properly-positioned
seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a car.
If possible, use a lap/shoulder seat belt, remembering to keep the lap
portion as low as possible (see page 14). Each time you have a
check-up, ask your doctor if its okay for you to drive and how you
should position a lap/shoulder seat belt.

Seat Belt Maintenance

For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts
regularly.
Pull out each belt fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
Check that the latches work smoothly and the lap/shoulder belts
retract easily. Any belt not in good condition or not working
properly should be replaced.
If a seat belt is worn during a crash, have your dealer replace the
belt and check the anchors for damage.
If your seat belts get dirty, you can use a soft brush with a mixture
of mild soap and warm water to clean them. Do not use bleach, dye,
or cleaning solvents. They can weaken the belt material. Let the
belts air-dry before you use the car.
Dirt build-up in the metal loops of the seat belt anchors can cause
the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the inside of the loops with a clean
cloth dampened in isopropyl alcohol.
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